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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. How old is the lead singer of Rodrick's band?

2. In "September," why does Greg say that he and Rodrick got into a big blowout one night?

3. What is the name of the dog that Greg watched during the summer?

4. What job does Rowley get when he fills out a questionnaire that is supposed to predict the type of job he will have when he grows up?

5. Where does Greg say that he got the idea to pretend that Chirag is not visible?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Rowley's party have to be put on hold for a bit?

3. What are two times in "October," when Greg's honesty causes problems?

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

5. What does Dad work on every evening?

6. What is Rowley doing in "October" that bothers Greg?

7. Where does Greg spend time during Rodrick's party?

8. How does Chirag treat Greg after Greg apologizes for treating him like he was invisible?

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

10. Why does Greg walk home every day after swimming?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greg plays a prank on Rowley that results in Rowley breaking a toe. Why does Greg play a prank that results in Rowley breaking his toe? What does the broken toe symbolize?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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