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

2. What does Greg find in Rowley's duffel bag in Section 3?

3. What does Greg have to leave behind in order to get all the baby wipes in his bag?

4. What does Grandpa give Greg to take on the field trip in Section 3?

5. What part of the car is banged up after Greg rolls it in Section 3?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What mail does Greg get from home on Wednesday at Hardscrabble Farms?

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

4. What does Mrs. Graziano say in her welcome speech to Hardscrabble Farms?

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

6. What does Grandpa give Greg before Greg leaves for Hardscrabble Farms?

7. What does Greg do when he drops a toothpaste cap in the sink in Section 3?

8. How does Greg get all the items he needs for the field trip on such a short time frame?

9. What happens when Grandpa drives Greg to the hardware store?

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

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

Hardscrabble Farms is a challenge for Greg and his class mates. Why is Hardscrabble Farms a challenge for Greg and his calls mates? What is the most difficult and terrifying thing for them to deal with? How do they deal with that challenge?

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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