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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As the family pulls up to their new location, what does Greg think about it?
(a) He wishes they had stayed in the national forest.
(b) It looks nothing like the advertisement.
(c) It makes him nervous.
(d) Its name and description are accurate.

3. How does the narrator feel about Rowley, since his family has decided to go camping?
(a) Sorry for him.
(b) Sad that Rowley cannot join them.
(c) Envious of him.
(d) Annoyed that Rowley still gets a better vacation.

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

5. What is NOT a group of campers described by Greg?
(a) The wild, loud campers.
(b) The economy campers.
(c) The luxury campers.
(d) Girl Scout troops.

Short Answer Questions

1. Greg starts to think about how God gave animals what?

2. Why does Greg not sleep well at the park?

3. Right at what time is it lights out at the campsite?

4. What is the coolest thing about the camper?

5. What does Greg realize the local residents at the park think of the park guests?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are the narrator and his family getting tired of their time together?

2. Why does the narrator sense that Gramma does not want them living with her?

3. Where do all the family members want to go on vacation?

4. Why is the basement an uncomfortable place to live?

5. Why are Mom and Dad excited about the camper, at this point in the story?

6. What leads the family to choose to go camping?

7. Why did the family leave the camping superstore a bit nervous?

8. What does the family discover about Uncle Gary’s camper? How does this change their day?

9. What are two things that disappoint Greg about the RV park?

10. Why is the narrator excited about going camping?

(see the answer keys)

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