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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. How long did Greg wait in line to get a book signed by Kenny Centazzo?

2. During the time Greg was trying to earn a Boy Scout merit badge, where was there a new supermarket near Leisure Towers?

3. What book does Greg plagiarize when he is little?

4. Who catches kids drinking energy drinks behind the school?

5. What does Greg want to buy his virtual pet in Section 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has the school been promoting healthy eating?

2. What happened when Greg was in Boy Scouts and trying to earn a Service Project merit badge?

3. In Part 4, why is Greg's dad mad about an incident that happened in the morning?

4. What happens when the police come to the school regarding the graffiti?

5. What does an article in the newspaper say about the green blobs Greg and Rodrick left on the school wall?

6. What did Greg do when he had to do sit-ups for P.E.?

7. What does Greg say about a section of the school cafeteria being roped off?

8. How does Greg plan to get money for Christmas presents?

9. What does Greg say about his generation and exercise?

10. What happened when Mom taught Manny how to use the computer in Part 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Point of view in a novel determines how readers view the story and the characters in a story. What is the point of view in the novel? How does telling the story from Greg’s point of view determine how readers view the story and characters?

Essay Topic 2

The novel takes place in Greg’s home, town, and school. Is the setting a neutral background, not important to the novel, or does the setting take on the role of a character? Does the setting influence the mood of the book?

Essay Topic 3

Energy drinks are banned at Greg’s school. Why are energy drinks banned? How do the kids act when the drinks are banned? Are some of the kids addicted to the energy drinks?

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