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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the family not have any money?
(a) The mom with her job.
(b) There was a stock market crash.
(c) The dad lost good job.
(d) A heavy load on a crane crashed into their roof.

2. The ranger then says the family needs to do what in the morning?
(a) Be careful, due to the bear.
(b) Clean up their garbage.
(c) Leave.
(d) Find a new campsite.

3. Why must Greg take a cold shower in the camper?
(a) The heater has not had time to heat the water.
(b) He is too hot to take a hot shower.
(c) They have run out of propane.
(d) The camper does not have a heater.

4. How does a ranger know to come to Greg's family's campsite?
(a) The ranger sees smoke.
(b) Manny sets off a flare.
(c) Mom calls the ranger station with her cell phone.
(d) The family's screams reach the ranger station.

5. What is Gramma's response when the narrator says he calls first dibs on the guest bedroom?
(a) She does not want him in there.
(b) It is under construction.
(c) It is already taken.
(d) It is too small for him.

6. Why does the family not get out at their first stop?
(a) The ticket price is too high.
(b) The activities are not geared towards small children.
(c) The majority of the family does not want to stop.
(d) There is no place to park, as the place is packed.

7. How does the narrator keep himself busy, most of the time?
(a) Readingbooks.
(b) Watching TV.
(c) Putting together Gramma's puzzles.
(d) Writing in his journal.

8. How does Mom convince the boys to go on a nature hike at the national forest?
(a) She tells them they need to get some exercise.
(b) She makes them feel guilty for not wanting to join her.
(c) She promises to give them a treat afterward.
(d) She threatens to take away the boys’ electronics.

9. What does the narrator think about fishing?
(a) He loves fishing.
(b) He is scared to fish.
(c) He thinks fishing is boring.
(d) The only fish he eats is in the shape of a stick.

10. Why does the narrator believe that Noah probably regretted having birds on the ark?
(a) Birds are scary.
(b) All the bird poop.
(c) Birds shed lots of feathers.
(d) Birds are noisy.

11. A flaming what ends up on Dad’s knee?
(a) Marshmallow.
(b) Twig.
(c) Hotdog.
(d) Spark.

12. What is the name of the place the family first stops?
(a) The Grand Canyon.
(b) Culpepper's Ravine.
(c) The Great Salt Lake.
(d) Culpers' Spy Ring.

13. What does Greg think is nibbling on him in the lake?
(a) Sea snakes.
(b) Piranhas.
(c) Crabs.
(d) Sharks.

14. Where does the family stay the night before heading to a nearby national forest in the morning?
(a) In the parking lot of the adventure park.
(b) Along the highway.
(c) In a campground.
(d) In Gramma's driveway.

15. How does Greg end up embarrassed on the Fun Float?
(a) He needs to use the bathroom.
(b) He ends up with a terrible sunburn.
(c) His float flips over.
(d) His swim trunks get ripped off by fast-moving water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mom think of Dad and Rodrick's prank?

2. What does Greg like, both its name and description?

3. Why does the narrator not find Wildlife Bingo very fun?

4. Why does Mom regret allowing Manny to sit in the front seat when traffic slows?

5. What disappoints Greg, regarding the new location?

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