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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 3, where does Greg think there might be a webcam?

2. What is not allowed on the trip to Hardscrabble Farms?

3. What does Duane Higgins get caught trying to smuggle in his bag in Section 4?

4. Where does Greg get all the things he needs for the field trip in Section 3?

5. What time does Mr. Jefferson wake everyone up on the second day at Hardscrabble Farms?

Short Essay Questions

1. Supposedly, who is Silas Scratch?

2. What is Greg to take and not take to Hardscrabble Farms?

3. How do some kids get caught with contraband in their bags?

4. What does Mrs. Graziano say about chores on Tuesday at Hardscrabble Farms?

5. Why does Billy say that he stole from a convenience store in Section 3?

6. What does Greg say about breakfast on Tuesday at Hardscrabble Farms?

7. How does Greg's mom track him down in Section 3 when he runs away with Frew and Billy?

8. Why is Frew not happy with his life in Section 3?

9. Why is Greg worried about the food situation on the field trip, and what does he do about it?

10. Why does Greg decide he is unprepared for the trip to Hardscrabble Farms?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greg has mixed feelings about technology. Why does Greg have mixed feelings about technology? What does freedom or privacy have to do with how Greg feels about technology? How do those feelings affect the way he interfaces with or use technology?

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

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?

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