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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 did Greg have to do last year when Rodrick needed help with his science project?
2. In "November," how long is the first lesson that Rodrick gives Greg and Rowley?
3. What do Mom and Dad take from Rodrick when they find out about the party?
4. Where does Greg sleep when he stays with his Grandpa?
5. How much times does Frank spend telling his brother Joe about the battle of Gettysburg on Thanksgiving?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is it boring to watch TV with Grandpa?
2. What time do Mom and Dad start getting Rodrick up on weekends after they find out about the party, and how does Rodrick get around being awakened early?
3. What does Grandpa make for dinner in "December," and how does Greg deal with it?
4. What is the first drum lesson like that Rodrick gives Greg and Rowley?
5. Why does Greg not worry about writing his history poem in "November"?
6. How does Mom find out about the Mom Bucks Greg found?
7. Why is Dad angry with Uncle Joe at Thanksgiving?
8. Why does Greg wish that he can stay with Gramma when his parents go away for the weekend in "December"?
9. Why does Rodrick call himself a professional drummer in "November"?
10. Why does Greg say that Manny is Gramma's favorite grandchild?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Dad often types and corrects Rowley’s schoolwork. What happens when Rowley gives Dad a paper to type? Why does Mom decide Rowley has to do his own papers? Why does Dad do the paper finally? Is Dad enabling Rodrick?
Essay Topic 2
Greg pretends that one of his friends does not exist. How does Greg pretend that Chirag does not exist? How do Greg’s actions affect Chirag? Does Greg seem to be affected by how his actions are affected Chirag? What do Greg’s actions reveal about empathy or a lack of empathy on Greg’s part?
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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