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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 has changed about Greg's mom since she has been back in college?

2. Why is Greg upset that he chose a cumbersome instrument?

3. Who does Greg claim stole his apple from his lunch?

4. Which instrument does Greg get at the music store?

5. What does Greg's mom tell him to do with his imagination?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is it ironic that Tevin is blamed for the apple?

2. What happens when Greg's mom meets Tevin?

3. Why is Greg's mom in a good mood after her classes?

4. What does Greg say about Rodrick's lies?

5. Why is Greg excluded from the party once he is in band?

6. What is Danny's dad upset about him doing?

7. How does Rodrick come through for Greg?

8. How does Greg meet Maddox?

9. Why does Greg stay up all night studying psychology?

10. Why does Greg's mom buy him a piano?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greg worries himself sick about his mom embarrassing him at the Halloween party. How are his fears quelled? Why does it bother Greg that the girls like his mom so much?

Essay Topic 2

The author references the Cheese Touch incident from a previous book in the series. What is the purpose of this flashback? Should the author assume the reader has read all of the books?

Essay Topic 3

When Greg is confronted about lying he writes in his diary about everyone who has ever lied to him. How does Greg's reaction relate to his maturity level?

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