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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Izzy get fired from his stonemason job?
(a) He was caught drinking on the job.
(b) He was replaced by the boss's nephew.
(c) For putting a handprint in the wall.
(d) For building a poor structure.

2. What happens when the Coopers go to leave Izzy's room in the last part of Chapter 38?
(a) He collapses again.
(b) He tells Shirley to leave the gift after all.
(c) He falls and hits his head.
(d) He tears off his oxygen mask.

3. What does Rachel learn about Shirley and Manny in Chapter 30?
(a) That they eloped.
(b) That they had a child who died before she was born.
(c) That they quit college when she was born.
(d) That Shirley left another man to be with Manny.

4. Where does Lewis take Rachel in Chapter 30?
(a) To a movie.
(b) To the lake.
(c) To meet his parents.
(d) To a basketball game.

5. Why is Shirley upset on Sunday in Chapter 15?
(a) She has to tell Izzy that he has cancer and is dying.
(b) Rachel doesn't want to go to Izzy's for the traditional Sunday meal.
(c) Manny wants her to tell Izzy about the cancer, but she doesn't want to.
(d) She doesn't want to face Izzy who doesn't know he is dying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Izzy demand, as the Coopers are leaving, in Chapter 38?

2. What does Izzy give to Rachel in Chapter 30?

3. Who does Izzy say Rachel should have been named for?

4. What does Izzy complain about in Chapter 38?

5. What does Rachel eat at the hospital cafeteria with her parents when Shirley complains about the food?

(see the answer key)

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