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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. What does Greg say is a great invention to replace toilet paper?

2. What does Greg's grandfather say that Greg's dad and Giles used to hide all over the neighborhood?

3. What does Greg say you never see in the old black-and-white photos?

4. Why does Greg think that grown-ups are always talking about the "good old days"?

5. How much does Greg figure he lost in profits on his stand?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Greg last summer at the town pool?

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

3. Why were some teenagers brought to the park for the cleanup?

4. Why was Rodrick late to work in Section 2?

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

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

7. What complaints do people who visit Greg's lemonade stand have?

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

9. How did Greg spend his summer this year, and why did he choose that activity?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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 believes self-esteem should be boosted by actual accomplishment. Why does Greg believe that self-esteem should be boosted by accomplishment? What attempts has Greg seen for boosting self-esteem? What types of ways to boost self-esteem does Greg dislike? Why does Greg feel so strongly about the right and wrong way to boost self-esteem?

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