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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. What activities does Mrs. Heffley sign up for on Wednesday morning?

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

3. When Greg was seven, what did he want to be when he grew up?

4. At the end of the evening on Wednesday, where is Roderick found?

5. What are the teens doing when Greg goes to find Roderick on Wednesday morning?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Greg's mom tell everyone at lunch on Tuesday not to drink anything but bottled water?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why is Greg not able to leave Manny at the Toddler Cabana on Thursday morning?

10. What is the last activity the Heffley family participates in on Wednesday night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greg finds it difficult to try new activities. Why does Greg find it difficult to try new things? What does Greg discover when he steps out of his comfort zone? How might Greg’s life be different if he was more willing to embrace new situations?

Essay Topic 2

The resort is advertised as a paradise. Why does Greg disagree that the island is a paradise? Based on the family’s experiences, is it false to advertise the resort as a paradise?

Essay Topic 3

Greg and his father do not spend a lot of time doing things together. How would you describe the relationship that Greg and his father have? How do the different ways that each one approaches problems and situations affect their relationship?

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