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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. Greg ends up washing the shampoo out of his hair where?

2. Why does Mom want the family to go to the pool party?

3. What is NOT a reason for why Greg finds the public showers uncomfortable?

4. At the beginning of this section, Greg thinks his mom has realized that they have had too much what?

5. What is one thing Greg does NOT say about being sprayed by a skunk?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the panicked campers do to access water?

2. How do the boots get into trouble with their water guns?

3. Why does Mom's camera complicate things?

4. How does Greg lose his shower before he has finished rinsing out his hair?

5. How does Greg know that something is wrong at the camp?

6. What are Greg's thoughts about the guy doing wood carvings at his campsite early Sunday morning?

7. What happens to the group of boys as they played near the lake?

8. What does Greg quickly learn about the groups of boys from the camp?

9. Why is the canoe available for the family to use?

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

Throughout the story, the mom is pushy. How is she pushy? What does this say about her? How does this affect the family and their experiences together?

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

The narrator has strong opinions about other characters and events in this story. What are two of his strongest opinions? Why might he have strong opinions? What do these reveal about him and his personality?

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