Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, Dog Days Quiz #2

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1. What did Greg's Mom name the dog?

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Greg's Mom named the dog Sweetie.

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Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, Dog Days Quiz #2 - Quiz

Multiple choice questions on the middle third of the book.

2. The phone Greg received on his birthday was called... 

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The correct answer is "the ladybug" because it is the only option that refers to an insect, which is a common theme for naming phones. The other options ("the butterfly," "the beatle," and "the cricket") also refer to insects, but "the ladybug" is the most commonly associated insect with phones and technology.

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3. What is the opposite of maximize?

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The opposite of maximizing is minimizing. When we maximize something, we are trying to make it as big or as great as possible. On the other hand, when we minimize something, we are trying to make it as small or as minimal as possible. Therefore, the opposite of maximizing is minimizing.

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4. What does Rowley's Dad recommend Greg do at the beach when he gets bored with no TV or video games ?

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Rowley's Dad recommends Greg to read a good book when he gets bored with no TV or video games at the beach. This suggests that reading can be an enjoyable and engaging activity to pass the time and entertain oneself. It also implies that reading can be a valuable alternative to electronic entertainment, promoting literacy and expanding one's knowledge and imagination.

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5. How did Greg's fish die?

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The given answer suggests that Greg's fish died because Roderick's fish ate it. This implies that there was some form of aggression or predatory behavior between the two fish, resulting in the death of Greg's fish.

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6. What did the dog keep barking at?

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The dog kept barking at the TV.

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7. Drastic means..

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The correct answer is "extremely severe or extensive." The word "drastic" is used to describe something that is extreme or severe in nature. It implies a significant and often sudden change or action that has a profound impact. Therefore, "extremely severe or extensive" best captures the meaning of the word "drastic."

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8. Why did Greg's Dad have to drive 4 hours to pick Greg up from the beach?

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Greg's Dad had to drive 4 hours to pick Greg up from the beach because Greg flicked Rowley with a rubber band. This action may have caused a conflict or an incident that required Greg to be picked up from the beach. The details of the situation are not provided, but the consequence of Greg's actions led to his Dad having to make the long drive to retrieve him.

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9. Why was Greg's Dad upset after the Father's Day dinner?

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Greg's Dad was upset after the Father's Day dinner because his father had lied to him about his childhood dog getting run over.

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10. How does Rowley's Dad know that Greg emailed his Mom for help from the beach?

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Rowley's Dad knows that Greg emailed his Mom for help from the beach because he used Mr. Jefferson's work email account. This suggests that Rowley's Dad had access to Mr. Jefferson's email account and was able to see the email that Greg sent to his Mom.

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11. Where did Greg find the bike he rode to the pool (once) and was it a boys or a girls bike?

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Greg found the bike he rode to the pool in the garbage. It was a girls bike.

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12. To abstain from an impulse to say or do something is the definition of:

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The word "refrain" means to abstain or hold back from saying or doing something. This aligns with the definition provided in the question, which states that it is the act of abstaining from an impulse to say or do something. Therefore, "refrain" is the correct answer.

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13. When Greg and Rowley were "pranking" people with the dollar bill at the boardwalk, they put the bill where?

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Greg and Rowley were pranking people with a dollar bill at the boardwalk by putting it in between the boards of the boardwalk.

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14. Where did Greg have to "rescue" Manny from at the public pool?

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Greg had to "rescue" Manny from the shower at the public pool. This implies that Manny was in some sort of trouble or needed help while in the shower. The shower could have been malfunctioning, Manny could have slipped and fallen, or there could have been some other issue that required Greg's assistance. Regardless of the specific reason, Greg needed to intervene and help Manny while he was in the shower at the public pool.

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15. If you feel the same way towards someone as they feel towards you the feeling is...

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Mutual means that the feeling is reciprocated or shared by both parties involved. In this context, if someone feels the same way towards someone as they feel towards them, it implies that the feeling is mutual, indicating that both individuals have the same feelings towards each other.

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16. What was the name of the water park Greg and his family visited on their "surprise" family day out?

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The correct answer is Slip Slide Water Park. This is the name of the water park that Greg and his family visited on their "surprise" family day out.

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17. Where did Rowley and Greg see each other again after not speaking to each for a long time?

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Rowley and Greg saw each other again after not speaking for a long time at the grocery store.

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18. Did Greg say he was going to give Rowley a good job reference or a bad one?

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Based on the question, it is stated that Greg said he was going to give Rowley a bad job reference.

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19. What are some of the effects caused by Greg and Rowley drinking too many smoothies at the
country club?

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Greg and Rowley drinking too many smoothies at the country club had multiple effects. First, they started the VIP lawn service, indicating that their excessive smoothie consumption led to them taking on additional responsibilities or tasks. Second, Rowley and Greg got into a fight, suggesting that the smoothies may have caused some tension or disagreement between them. Third, Greg had to use all his birthday money to pay the bill, implying that their excessive smoothie consumption resulted in a large bill that Greg had to cover. Finally, Greg was not invited back to the country club, indicating that their behavior and actions related to the smoothies had negative consequences, leading to Greg being excluded from future visits to the club.

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20. Why did Greg call the police on his Dad on their way to the "surprise?'

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Greg called the police on his Dad on their way to the "surprise" because he thought his Dad was going to sell him, he was worried for his own safety, and he didn't know where they were going.

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What did Greg's Mom name the dog?
The phone Greg received on his birthday was called... 
What is the opposite of maximize?
What does Rowley's Dad recommend Greg do at the beach when he gets...
How did Greg's fish die?
What did the dog keep barking at?
Drastic means..
Why did Greg's Dad have to drive 4 hours to pick Greg up from the...
Why was Greg's Dad upset after the Father's Day dinner?
How does Rowley's Dad know that Greg emailed his Mom for help from the...
Where did Greg find the bike he rode to the pool (once) and was it a...
To abstain from an impulse to say or do something is the definition...
When Greg and Rowley were "pranking" people with the dollar bill at...
Where did Greg have to "rescue" Manny from at the public pool?
If you feel the same way towards someone as they feel towards you the...
What was the name of the water park Greg and his family visited on...
Where did Rowley and Greg see each other again after not speaking to...
Did Greg say he was going to give Rowley a good job reference or a bad...
What are some of the effects caused by Greg and Rowley drinking too...
Why did Greg call the police on his Dad on their way to the...
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