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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. In Section 2, where does Greg's mother want to go to celebrate Greg's great homework grades?

2. What bedroom does Greg's grandfather take when he moves in with Greg's family?

3. Why does Greg's mother say that things were great when she was younger?

4. Where does Greg go in Section 2 to get out of more cleanup work at the park?

5. Why did Greg sign up for camp in July and August?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Greg's mom circulating a petition?

2. How does Sue get enough signatures for her electronics-free weekend?

3. What did Greg used to do when his dad dropped him off for swim team in the first grade?

4. What does Greg decide to sell when the lemonade does not work out, and how does he try to advertise?

5. According to Greg's dad and to his grandfather, what did his dad used to hide all over town?

6. How do the Girl Scouts get everyone organized at the cleanup?

7. What happens to Greg's Fitness Water when he takes it to the park?

8. What is happening at the Heffley house when they go home after finding Rodrick in Section 2?

9. Why does Rodrick get a job, and where does he find a job?

10. What do grown-ups say about the "good old days," and why does Greg think grow-ups always talk about the "good old days"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A role reversal occurs when Grandpa moves into the Heffley house. Who swaps roles when Grandpa moves into the Heffley house? How does the role reversal affect the relationship between Grandpa and Frank? How does the role reversal affect other family relationships?

Essay Topic 2

Greg has to learn to survive without technology. What experiences make Greg do without technology? How do those experiences affect him? Is Greg successful in learning to manage without technology?

Essay Topic 3

Greg tends to be irresponsible. What are some of Greg’s struggles with being responsible? How does he try to be more responsible? How effective are Greg’s efforts to be responsible?

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