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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 do to see if Rowley will copy him?

2. What does Rodrick call Greg when he sees him carrying a diary?

3. What is one of the first games that is played at Rowley's birthday party?

4. Where does Greg make his mother go when he tells Mrs. Gillman that his mother is not home?

5. In "October" on a Friday, how long does Greg say that he has been 100% honest?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the one embarrassing thing that Greg knows about Rodrick?

2. What is Greg's secret to doing book reports?

3. When does Greg remember that his mother was not totally honest?

4. Why is Rodrick the worst person to do dishes with?

5. What trick does Greg use to get out of swimming practice?

6. Why will no one get near Greg on the first day of school, and how does he solve that problem?

7. Why does Greg find Rowley's birthday party boring?

8. Who is the lead singer of Rodrick's band, and why is Dad worried that Rodrick will see him as a role model?

9. Why did Greg not get paid for watching the Fuller's dog over the summer?

10. In "October," why does Greg get called to the vice principal's office and what is his punishment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel takes place mostly at Greg’s home and school. Does the setting serve as a backdrop for characters or take on the role of a character? Is the setting a neutral background, not important to the novel? What is the importance of the setting?

Essay Topic 2

Greg gets in trouble with his mother for lying. What happens when Greg decides to tell the truth? Why does he sometimes get in trouble for telling the truth? What does Greg decide about his mother and honesty? What does is communicated about honesty?

Essay Topic 3

Rowley is an only child who is babied by his parents. Why does Rowley have a babysitter when his parents are gone? How does Rowley act after he travels? How is his behavior childish? Who does Rowley enjoy playing with and hanging out with? What type of birthday party does he have? How does Rowley copy Greg? What type of person is Rowley? What does his character reveal about immaturity?

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