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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, what does Frank install in the house?

2. Who are brought on a bus to the cleanup in the park in Section 2?

3. What day of the week is it at the beginning of Section 1?

4. Where did Greg's grandfather used to live before he moves in with Greg's family?

5. How many signatures does Greg's mother need in order to be able to take her petition to Town Hall?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Frank do when he was a kid to earn money?

2. What dessert does the Old-Timey Ice Cream Parlour have that Greg does not like?

3. Why does Greg's mom think that things were better when she was young, and why does Greg disagree?

4. What trip is coming up in a month at Greg's school?

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

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

7. Why is the town park such a mess?

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

9. How does Greg's Homework Buddy help him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greg is determined to not go to Hardscrabble Farms. Why does Greg not want to go to the farm? Why does Greg change his mind and go on the trip? How does his last-minute decision affect his experience at the farms?

Essay Topic 2

Greg rides home with his dad. Why does Greg ride home with his dad after the time at the farm? What does this indicate about the relationship that Greg has with his father? What does it indicate about how Greg feels about his father?

Essay Topic 3

Greg drops a toothpaste cap down the sink. Why does he not ask for help? How does his decision to be self-reliant backfire? When he does ask for help, why does he ask the wrong person to assist him? How do the decisions Greg makes when he drops the cap spiral out of control?

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