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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the sponsor for Mr. Patel's basketball team?
(a) Bob's Autoworks.
(b) Marconi's Sub Shop.
(c) Sandi's Garden Shop.
(d) Thursday's Bowling Alley.

2. Who is the biggest rival for Greg's school?
(a) Hyattsville.
(b) Windville.
(c) Twinsville.
(d) Slacksville.

3. From how many feet did Greg make his greatest athletic achievement of his life?
(a) 30 feet.
(b) 25 feet.
(c) 5 feet.
(d) 20 feet.

4. What do the teens do who use the Heffley basketball hoop when Mrs. Heffley turns off the outdoor lights?
(a) They use battery-powered lights.
(b) They set up a generator and lights.
(c) Some of the guys hold industrial flashlights.
(d) They set up lanterns.

5. What sport did Greg's mother play when she was his age?
(a) Tennis.
(b) Soccer.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Volleyball.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Preet Patel miss basketball tryouts?

2. How many players can play on the basketball teams for Greg's grade?

3. What time did basketball tryouts start when Greg tried out for the team?

4. What jersey is a kid wearing that Mrs. Heffley tells an evaluator threw a basketball over the backboard?

5. How many minutes does Greg play in the first half of his team's first game?

Short Essay Questions

1. What pep talk does Coach Patel tell Greg's team during half time of their first game?

2. What does Greg say about the toughest player on Mr. Patel's team?

3. What problem does Greg have with the cooler the Woodleys use for the drinks for the first game they play?

4. What does Greg tell his mom sports will be like in 20 years?

5. Where does Mr. Patel's team meet for the first time, and why?

6. What is the problem with the elementary school gym floor where Greg's team plays?

7. How does Greg get on a basketball team?

8. Why is Greg worried when his mother says he will probably get a lot of playing time for Mr. Patel's team?

9. What is Greg's greatest athletic achievement of his life?

10. Why did it seem like the rivalry between the towns might change a few months ago?

(see the answer keys)

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