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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. Where does Mrs. Heffley want to have a family photograph taken on Wednesday?

2. After lunch on Wednesday, how long does Greg have to make his money from the Treasure Dive?

3. During lunch on Tuesday, what makes off with about half of the Heffleys' lunch?

4. Why does everyone get mad at Manny when the Heffleys are eating lunch on Wednesday?

5. Where does Mrs. Heffley take Manny after she throws away his collection on Wednesday morning?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the captain of the boat tell the Heffleys about stingrays?

2. Why do the Heffleys decide not to explore some private islands?

3. Why does the banana boat have to be towed back to shore on Wednesday?

4. Why do the Heffleys decide to end their cruise early?

5. On Wednesday, why is the Heffley family not allowed to eat at the Clubhouse?

6. What does Greg say about eating at the swim-up bar, and why does the family have to leave before everyone finishes their food?

7. What does Mrs. Heffley make Greg and Rodrick do on Wednesday morning, and how does she enforce her orders?

8. On Wednesday, what is Rodrick doing when Greg finds him on page 132?

9. How does Mr. Heffley feel and what does he do after lunch on Tuesday?

10. On Tuesday night, why does Greg have trouble getting and then staying asleep the next morning?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story combines text and illustrations. How do the illustrations provide clues that the narration omits? How do the illustrations help readers understand or visualize what is happening? How do illustrations enhance the story?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses foreshadowing to give readers to hint at what might happen in the story. How does the author use foreshadowing to give a glimpse of future events? How does foreshadowing affect suspense? How does foreshadowing affect the mood and tone in the story?

Essay Topic 3

Mrs. Heffley desperately wants a family photograph to take back from their vacation. Why is it so important for her to have a family photograph? What does the photograph symbolize and why?

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