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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. Where does Greg go at the water park after he leaves Rodrick?

2. In Section 2, what does the pig grab when it escapes from the car during Dad's work call?

3. On what floor is the Heffleys room at a hotel in Section 4?

4. Where does Dad want the pig to ride?

5. How does Dad try to fix the sunroof?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the auto mechanic not fix the van?

2. What does the pig get into and eat at the hotel where the family stays?

3. What happens when Greg is in line for a waterslide?

4. Why does Rodrick drive on the way to the beach?

5. How does Dad fix the sunroof and how effective are his repairs?

6. What does the guy at the auto repair shop say about the damage to the van and how long it will take to fix it?

7. What discussion does the family have when Greg notices that there is a water park two blocks from the auto repair place?

8. What does Dad do when everyone keeps running a red light, and why is it a problem?

9. How does Susan try to solve the problem of people in a funeral procession following them, and how does she make the situation worse?

10. What problem is there with finding the pig a place to ride in the van?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rodrick has a list of books he is supposed to read over the summer. How does Rodrick try to make the assignment easier? How and why might the shortcuts he is taking backfire?

Essay Topic 2

The Heffleys sneak into the Beardos hotel room. Why do the Heffleys break into the room? Are the Heffleys justified in breaking into the room?

Essay Topic 3

Greg has two brothers. How would you describe the relationship between the brothers? Would you characterize their relationship as being typical of siblings? Explain.

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