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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. Who is the point guard on Mr. Patel's team for their first game?

2. What was the final score for Greg's team's first away game?

3. Where does Greg's team have to meet during half time when Coach Patel gives them a speech?

4. Where does Yusef wring out his jersey after the first half of the first game?

5. What do the police do when Mr. Heffley calls them about teens using the basketball hoop at the Heffley house?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happened to Mrs. Heffley when she was playing in a championship game in middle school?

4. What happens when Greg is put into the game with Slacksville?

5. Wht challenges does Mr. Patel's team have the first time they practice?

6. What started the rivalry with Slacksville?

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

8. How did Greg's town get back at Slacksville last year?

9. During the basketball game with Slacksville, what pep talk does Coach Patel give his team?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The climax in a novel is the highest point of tension and a turning point. What is the climax of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot and why is that incident the climax?

Essay Topic 2

Books usually have two different types of characters: round and flat. What is the difference between round and flat characters? Is there more than one round character in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot?

Essay Topic 3

During halftime, Coach Patel gives his team pep talks. What is the purpose of his pep talks? Do his pep talks inspire his team? Do they help his team to play better? Why do his pep talks have the result that they do?

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