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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. On Wednesday, what is Greg's favorite setting in the open-air shower?

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

3. When Greg's father is growning and moaning on Tuesday night, what does Greg do to try to drown out the sound?

4. On Wednesday, how old does Greg say that he was when he first hated the thing that was in his slipper?

5. What does the doctor at the resort say about Greg when he examines him on Thursday?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the first thing that happens when the Heffleys ride a banana boat on Wednesday?

4. Where does the family find Rodrick after the turtle hatching on Wednesday night?

5. What does a lifeguard tell Greg when Greg thinks he sees a dinosaur?

6. Why is eating outside on Tuesday for lunch a problem?

7. How does Greg feel about the bonfire on the beach on Wednesday night?

8. What does Greg say about the boat the family takes for a cruise?

9. What does Greg say about the shower he takes on Wednesday morning?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel could be categorized as a number of genres. What are two main genres that fit the story, and why would it fall under those categories?

Essay Topic 2

Overweight bags, Manny’s behavior, and other circumstances lead to unintended consequences. What are some unintended consequences the family faces? How does the family deal with the consequences? What is revealed through their actions about dealing with unintended consequences?

Essay Topic 3

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

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