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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. Which privilege does Greg lose for a month for lying about what happened to his lunch apples?

2. What does Greg sleep through?

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

4. What does Rodrick claim will happen if Greg's belly button is untied?

5. What does Greg begin to do on his computer when hanging out with Maddox?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Greg's mom plan to make chores more fun?

2. Why is Greg not going to Mariana's party?

3. Why does Greg hope the Spineticklers series is not banned?

4. What kind of music does Greg want to play?

5. Why does Rodrick think he does not need college?

6. What reward will Rodrick and Greg receive for a job well done?

7. What is Greg's final idea for getting into the Halloween party?

8. How does Maddox react when he sees Greg playing video games?

9. What lie does Greg tell about the pig?

10. How does Greg meet Maddox?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Parents and teachers complain about the Spineticklers books. Are their concerns legitimate? How does Jeff Kinney make clear his opinion about banning books?

Essay Topic 2

Greg shares a lot of things in his journal that he would not necessarily share with another person. Do Greg's vulnerabilities make him more or less relatable? What about likable?

Essay Topic 3

Greg admits to feeling bad that he was not as nice as he could have been while his Nana was alive. What does it say about Greg's growth that he hopes for relaxation and peace for his Nana in heaven?

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