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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. Why does Greg write on Tuesday that he is happy his mom has no plans for the day?
2. Why is Greg nervous about hanging out with the boys?
3. What happens that leads both Dad and Greg to believe that being where they are after falling into the water is a bad place to be?
4. Why is Greg starting to have fun hanging around these boys?
5. Who does Greg run into on the way back to the camper?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are Greg's thoughts about the guy doing wood carvings at his campsite early Sunday morning?
2. What upsets Greg the most about the man who takes over his shower? What does he do about it?
3. How does Greg lose his shower before he has finished rinsing out his hair?
4. Why does Greg think his mom has finally realized the family has had too much togetherness?
5. Why could Greg not really enjoy the shower?
6. What does Greg say about being sprayed by a skunk?
7. Why do quarters become so valuable?
8. Why is the canoe available for the family to use?
9. What does Greg discover about his family's clothes at the laundromat? What does he do about this?
10. Why does Greg not like taking showers in public buildings?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The main characters in this book have high expectations regarding their camping trip. What is the general expectation of the whole family? How do they all end up disappointed over and over again? In your opinion, did they set the bar too high? Do they expect too much out of what seems to be their first camping trip? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
Greg’s mom encourages him to make friends at the camp. Does Greg manage to make friends? In the end, was this a good idea? Why or why not? Should his mom have forced him to try to make friends, when he really wanted to be alone? Why or why not?
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