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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. In Chapter 7, what color were the toy cabinets that Peter's dad moved upstairs?

2. In Chapter 9, when does Peter say that his grandparents moved to Florida?

3. What color is Jennifer's hair?

4. How is Peter writing his story in Chapter 1?

5. In what room did the rocker in Peter's room used to be?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what does Peter swear that he will do when he grows up?

2. Why did Peter get angry in Chapter 8, and what did he decide to do?

3. In Chapter 9, where does Peter say that his grandpa used to work, and how was he injured?

4. In Chapter 1, what does Peter say about the paper story he is writing?

5. In Chapter 4, what does Peter say that his father does for a living?

6. In Chapter 12, what does Peter say that Billy is good at doing and why?

7. In Chapter 5, what does Peter wish he could instead of piano lessons and why?

8. In Chapter 3, how did Peter describe his room?

9. In Chapter 12, how does Peter describe his friends?

10. In Chapter 15, how did Grandpa respond after Peter left the note declaring war?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Peter has a little sister named Jenny. How would you describe the relationship between Peter and Jenny? What type of big brother is Peter? How does their relationship affect the storyline?

Essay Topic 2

Peter remembers how his grandfather was before he moved to Florida and how different he is when he comes to live with the family. How has Grandpa changed since his wife died? How does the way that he has changed affect his relationship with the family?

Essay Topic 3

Peter and his grandfather go fishing together. How does Peter describe the fishing trip? How does he feel about the time spent with his grandfather? What does the fishing trip represent?

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