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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the second person that Rachel interviews for the school paper?
(a) Manny.
(b) Coach Al.
(c) Principal Norris.
(d) Wilda Sycora.

2. What is true of Jeremy?
(a) He has a pregnant wife.
(b) He has a chronic illness that prevents him from working.
(c) He was in the Vietnam War.
(d) He is a writer.

3. Where do Rachel's parents go in Chapter 9?
(a) To a friend's house.
(b) On a date.
(c) For a hike.
(d) To a funeral.

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

5. What does Rachel do, as of Chapter 25, ever time she sees Izzy?
(a) Kisses him.
(b) Straightens his collar.
(c) Brings him a newspaper.
(d) Calls him an "Old Coot."

Short Answer Questions

1. What book does Rachel say she read five times when she was ten years old?

2. Who accompanies Rachel to Poppie's Diner in Chapter 21?

3. What else does Izzy say to Rachel every day after their walks when they reach his apartment lobby?

4. Who does Rachel see at the Civic Center when she and her father go to the performance there?

5. In Chapter 16, who calls the Cooper's house while Rachel is home alone?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Izzy's houseplants so important to him?

2. How does Rachel recognize Izzy's bad mood in Chapter 22?

3. Describe the picture of Izzy and Eva that Izzy gives to Rachel.

4. What shows the growing relationship between Rachel and Izzy in Chapter 25?

5. Describe the place where Eva is buried.

6. Describe the dinner when Izzy cooks for Rachel.

7. How does Rachel feel about her family?

8. How does Rachel feel about the possibility of Izzy coming to live at her house?

9. Describe Alice Farnum's appearance.

10. What does the doctor say is wrong with Grandpa Izzy after his initial tests?

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