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

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

4. How does thinking about Noah and his situation make the narrator feel?
(a) Nervous for the future.
(b) Sad for the world.
(c) Better about his own.
(d) Angry that God killed everyone and everything not on the ark.

5. Greg thinks back to the day before when the entire family agreed their trip is what?
(a) Not what they expected.
(b) Off to a bad start.
(c) One of the best trips ever.
(d) Awesome!

6. On his return trip down the trail to catch up with his family, what problem does Greg run into?
(a) He sees a bear.
(b) The trail forks.
(c) He trips and falls.
(d) He gets stung by a bee.

7. How is the camper like Gramma's basement?
(a) It is just as boring.
(b) The sleeping quarters are very tight.
(c) There are no amenitites.
(d) Dad works all the time.

8. What conveniences are missing from the basement?
(a) Heating and air conditioning.
(b) A toaster and microwave.
(c) A bathroom, kitchen, and TV.
(d) Cable TV and wifi.

9. When Greg cannot figure out how to get back on the path, how does he react?
(a) He starts to laugh.
(b) He bangs the pots and pans.
(c) He screams for help.
(d) He starts to panic.

10. Where does Dad want to go on vacation?
(a) Animal Safari.
(b) Thrills and Spills amusement park.
(c) Museums.
(d) Civil War battlefields.

11. How does the family feel after leaving the camper superstore?
(a) Excited.
(b) Stressed.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) Happy.

12. What is the empty lake the family swims in?
(a) A drainage pond.
(b) A fish hatchery.
(c) A reservoir.
(d) A sewage pond.

13. Why was the narrator excited about going to the camper superstore?
(a) They had never purchased anything from the store.
(b) They had never been there before.
(c) He loves shopping at the camper superstore.
(d) He wants to climb the rock wall.

14. Why does the ranger at the park warn the family of the dangers of fire?
(a) It has not rained lately.
(b) The trees are very close together.
(c) The trees are old.
(d) It rained just the other day.

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