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Who helped Greg in planning and building the chicken coop?

• His mom

• His sister

• His dad

• His teacher

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What frequently causes Greg to run out of supplies, especially eggs?

• Baking too many cakes

• Not enjoying baking

• Lack of interest in baking

• Not having an oven

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The phrase "the kitchen was a battlefield" is an example of:

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Onomatopoeia

• Idiom

What does the simile "eggshells lay like fallen soldiers" suggest about the kitchen after Greg finishes baking?

• The kitchen was very clean, and the eggs were neatly arranged like soldiers.

• The eggshells were standing upright.

• Greg was training the eggs to fight.

• There were many broken eggshells scattered everywhere.

When the story says, "The wheels of Greg’s mind turned, a steaming locomotive of activity," what does it mean?

• Greg was physically turning around and moving like a train.

• Greg's head was filled with steam, and he was very hot.

• Greg was thinking and coming up with ideas.

• Greg was riding a train.