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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 does Rowley wear to the haunted house?

2. Who first touches the Cheese with his finger?

3. How long does Greg have to wait to get the item he asked his parents for after Halloween?

4. What are the two items used in Greg's game after Christmas?

5. In 5th grade, who was the fastest runner?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the beginning of trick-or-treating, why are Greg and Rowley not hitting as many houses as they would like?

2. Why does Greg get angry at Rowley on the first day of school?

3. Why does Marty Porter most likely beat Greg for the position of Treasurer?

4. Why does Greg not want to call his journal a diary?

5. Why does it bother Greg when Rowley shows up in his costume to go to the Crossland High School haunted house?

6. Why do Greg's parents argue over him asking for a Barbie Dream House when he was seven?

7. How does Greg approach choosing his seat on the first day of school?

8. After the play is over, in what types of spirits do Greg and his family leave?

9. Why does Greg want to be a Tree in the school musical Wizard of Oz?

10. Why does Greg want to join the Safety Patrols at school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greg's parents have differing punishment styles. In September, Greg's understanding of these differing styles leads Greg to act in particular ways. How does Greg describe both parenting styles, and what does he specifically do to guide himself into the best position for getting out of trouble?

Essay Topic 2

At the end of the year, the yearbook comes out, and Rowley is voted Class Clown. Greg throws away his yearbook and insinuates that he will always have the incident of the Cheese to hold above Rowley. What are Greg's motives for wanting to have something against Rowley in the future? How does Greg think he will benefit by having this knowledge?

Essay Topic 3

Greg shares his opinions about how to make a Christmas wish list and the reader knows the one item Greg wants for Christmas. He critiques the behaviors of others when it comes to the gift-giving spirit of Christmas. How does Greg feel about Christmas gift-giving according to his interactions with family members and friends?

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