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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. In "November," how much does Rodrick make when he plays the drums for the Community Follies?

2. In "November," how much has Albert Murphy and his pen pal paid in postage for their letters?

3. How early does Rodrick have to get up on weekend after his parents find out about the party?

4. How much does Greg pay in Mom Bucks for Rodrick's poem in "November"?

5. What does Greg's pen pal, Mamadou, have in a picture of himself that he sends to Greg?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where does Greg get some Mom Bucks and how many does he get?

3. How did Rodrick's science project get completed last year?

4. What is the first drum lesson like that Rodrick gives Greg and Rowley?

5. Why does Greg wish that he can stay with Gramma when his parents go away for the weekend in "December"?

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

7. Why is it boring to watch TV with Grandpa?

8. Why does Mom buy Magick and Monsters books?

9. Who does Greg ask to help him with his history poem, and what reaction does he get?

10. What does Rodrick often do on Saturday nights?

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

Greg does not think that he should buy a paper from Rodrick. What are some things that Greg admits to doing that might be considered wrong? Why does Greg at first refuse to buy a paper from Rodrick? How does his conscience bother him about doing that? Why does he give in and buy the paper? How would you describe Greg’s sense of right and wrong?

Essay Topic 3

Rodrick is sometimes a bully. How would you describe the relationship between Rodrick and Greg? What does the relationship reveal about the personality of the each brother?

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