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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. As the family pulls up to their new location, what does Greg think about it?

2. Why does Mom say it is good to be bored?

3. What animals does the narrator think should have not been allowed on the ark?

4. Where does Manny want to go on vacation?

5. Why does Greg not like the idea of the dining table turning into a bed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are two reasons why the narrator so excited about the camping superstore?

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

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

4. How do the narrator, Rodrick, and Manny react when their dad, as he is picking out fishing poles, says they are going to live off the land?

5. Why is the narrator excited about going camping?

6. What are a couple thoughts that the narrator has about the book Noah’s Ark?

7. Why does Mom think an RV park is a good idea?

8. Why does Dad think the national forest would be a good place to go?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story is from the perspective of a kid. How different would the story be if it were from the perspective of one of the adults? Would the story be as fun to read? Why or why not? Can readers of all ages relate to this story from a kid’s perspective? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Mom carry a camera around with her? What does this reveal about Mom? What are other clues in the story that support this? How does this affect the rest of the family?

Essay Topic 3

What is the purpose of this book? Why might the author have written it? How is it relatable? Can most people relate to it, in some way? Why or why not?

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