Access Level 6: Reading Exam
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Law Straw
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1. In January, why do Greg and Rowley abandon
the idea of digging a hole in Rowleys front
yard?
a. The boys get distracted by a time capsule.
b. The ground is frozen solid.
c. A utility line gets in the way.
d. The city inspector stops them.
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3. In February, why is Greg sent to detention?
a. He didn't return Mrs. Craig's dictionary.
b. He fell asleep in class.
c. He took Mrs. Craig's eraser.
d. He threw his book across the room.
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5. In April, what problem does Greg face about
his laundry?
a. He puts too much detergent in the washer.
b. He tricks Rowley into doing his clothes for
him.
c. He needs to start doing his laundry.
d. He washes his laundry with bleach.
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7. What school does Gregs father think is best
for Greg?
a. An all boys school.
b. A prep school in Pennsylvania.
c. A military academy.
d. A school for educationally gifted.
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9. In June, what does Manny do at the Snellas
party?
a. Cries very loud until they have to take him
home.
b. Almost falls over the railing.
c. Gets lost in another part of the house.
d. Opens up a gift and takes the blanket.
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11. In May, what does Roderick do that makes
Greg look stupid in front of their father?
a. Roderick wrestles Greg and beats him.
b. Greg is caught hiding under the bed in the
hotel.
c. Shows him that Greg can't do outdoors
things.
d. Locks him outside of the room in his
underwear.
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13. What does Greg do to get his father out of the
party?
a. Pretends to faint.
b. Pretends to be very ill.
c. Falls over the railing and loses his pants.
d. Pretends his father has received a call
from work.
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15. What does Gregs father decide about military
school?
a. Military school is too expensive.
b. Military school is a great idea.
c. Greg doesnt need to go.
d. Roderick should go to military school, too.
16. What does Gregs father say about the
Snellas party?
a. Greg needs to stay home to pack for
military school
b. The Snellas always serve terrible snacks.
c. If Greg can get him out of staying for the
party, he will owe him a favor.
d. The Snellas don't have a pool.
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18. In March, why is Manny upset?
a. He can't play soccer.
b. He is going to preschool.
c. His father has taken his blanket and
pacifier away.
d. There are no snacks in the house.
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20. When Greg forgets his backpack in his
mothers car, what happens that embarrasses
him?
a. The gift he had for Holly was in his
backpack.
b. His mother brings it to him dressed in her
workout gear and sweatband.
c. They announce over the loudspeaker that
his mother is waiting for him.
d. His name is called by the teacher and he
doesn't have his work.
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22. In May, when Greg goes to the roller skating
rink to speak to Holly, what happens?
a. She ignores him as if he isn't even there.
b. She asks about Rowley.
c. She agrees to skate with him.
d. She doesnt even know his name.
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24. In March, why does Gregs father sign him up
for soccer?
a. He thinks Greg has potential as a soccer
player.
b. He feels that Greg isn't acting like other
boys his age.
c. He thinks Greg will like the soccer jerseys.
d. He wants Greg to have fun playing soccer.
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26. In May, what merit badge do Rowley and Greg
obtain?
a. Whittling Merit Badge.
 b. Swimming Merit Badge.
c. Camping Merit Badge.
d. Craft Merit Badge.
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28. In February, what does Gregory do to delay
his fathers lecture over his report card?
a. He waits until his father goes to bed
before coming out of his room.
b. He goes to the bingo hall with his
grandmother.
c. He goes to Rowley's house and spends the
night.
d. He tells his parents the computer is not
working.
29. Why does Greg think that his Christmas didnt
go well?
a. He had to dress up like Santa.
b. He didn't get the present he really wanted.
c. He only received practical gifts.
d. He didn't get as many presents as
Roderick.
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31. In June, what happens with the yearbooks?
a. Greg drops his in the mud.
b. Holly writes a personal message in
Rowley's.
c. Rowley rips pages out of his yearbook.
d. Leon pours ink all over Greg's yearbook.
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33. In February, what does Greg finally end up
doing so that he can have some snacks?
a. He begs his father to help him buy some
snacks.
b. He finds Roderick's stash of candy and
takes some.
c. He takes three dollars out of a time
capsule.
d. He trades his best cards at school for
snacks.
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35. In February, what does Gregs mother
insinuate about the snacks she buys?
a. Greg should buy his own snacks from now
on.
b. Greg is the one stealing them and eating
them.
c. Greg should stop eating snacks to lose
weight.
d. Greg should find out who has been
stealing them.
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37. According to Greg's diary entry in January,
what is unfair about the bus zoning for him
and Rowley?
a. Greg and Rowley must wake up an hour.
b. Greg and Rowley ride on different buses
c. Greg and Rowley must walk to school.
d. Greg must sit next to the school bully.
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39. In April, why does Greg dread April Fools
Day?
a. Each year Roderick plays a trick on him.
b. The kids at school are unusually mean on
that day.
c. Holly Hills would be expecting him to be
extra funny.
d. None of his practical jokes work.
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41. In May, when Greg and his father go camping,
what happens to change their plans?
a. They all get poison ivy.
b. Manny comes along.
c. They run into Holly Hills.
d. It rains.
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43. In January, what is Mrs. Craigs issue with
Gregory and his classmates?
a. Her dictionary was borrowed and not
returned.
b. Mrs. Craig is tired of the students'
disrespect.
c. She is tired of the complaints about
homework.
d. Mrs. Craig is tired of the students' lazy
ways.
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45. In April, whom do Greg and his father talk to
at the movie theater?
a. Lenwood Heath.
b. Leon.
c. Manny.
d. Tucker Fox.
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47. In March, what happens to Gregs Easter
slacks?
a. They are too small.
b. He gets a chocolate stain on the seat.
c. Manny draws on them with a crayon.
d. They rip just as he's going into the church.
48.Essay: Discuss how Greg and his fathers relationship improved or worsened between
January and June.
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