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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 long does Greg remember Rodrick sleeping last fall?

2. Who is Rowley's babysitter in "November"?

3. In "November," when does Greg realize that he cannot use Rodrick's poem for history?

4. What time do Uncle Joe and his kids arrive for Thanksgiving?

5. How early does Dad end Rodrick's punishment?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Rodrick punished for having the party?

2. What does Grandpa make for dinner in "December," and how does Greg deal with it?

3. How does Greg figure out if the Mom Bucks he finds are the same as the ones his mother uses?

4. What do Rodrick and Greg usually have to play with Grandpa when they stay with him?

5. Why is Dad angry with Uncle Joe at Thanksgiving?

6. Why does Greg say that Manny is Gramma's favorite grandchild?

7. How do Greg's parents learn about Rodrick's party?

8. Why does Dad end Rodrick's punishment for the party two weeks early?

9. Why does Greg usually like to go to Rowley's house when he has a babysitter, and why is he disappointed in November when he goes over?

10. Why does Mom buy Magick and Monsters books?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greg puts off writing a history poem because snow is forecasted. Why does Greg procrastinate writing a history poem? How much work does Greg usually put into his assignments? What does the way that Greg handles his schoolwork reveal about responsibility?

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

Greg calls Rowley his best friend. How does Greg treat Rowley? What things does Rowley do that irritate Greg? Is Greg a true friend to Rowley?

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