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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the Heffleys get back to their room on Wednesday night, why does Mr. Heffley have to go back to the beach?

2. In Wednesday, how is the banana boat powered that the Heffley family rents?

3. On Wednesday morning, what does Greg's mother rent for the family to share?

4. Where does Greg go after lunch on Wednesday?

5. What are the tweens doing on Wednesday morning?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the first thing that happens when the Heffleys ride a banana boat on Wednesday?

2. Where does the family find Rodrick after the turtle hatching on Wednesday night?

3. Why do the Heffleys decide not to explore some private islands?

4. What does Greg say about the shower he takes on Wednesday morning?

5. What does Greg try to do on Wednesday to get rid of a spider?

6. Why do the Heffleys decide to end their cruise early?

7. What does Greg say about the boat the family takes for a cruise?

8. What does a lifeguard tell Greg when Greg thinks he sees a dinosaur?

9. How does Greg feel about the bonfire on the beach on Wednesday night?

10. What does Greg say about his mom doing things for him and Rodrick?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The flight home does not bother Greg like the flight to the resort. Why is Greg not bothered by the turbulence on the flight home? How does that contrast with his feelings when they flew to the resort? How do the experiences that Greg had at the resort influence how he feels on the return flight?

Essay Topic 2

What is the point of view in the novel? How does the point of view affect what readers know and think about characters?

Essay Topic 3

Mrs. Heffley desperately wants a family photograph to take back from their vacation. Why is it so important for her to have a family photograph? What does the photograph symbolize and why?

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