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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do Rachel's parents go in Chapter 9?

3. What does Rachel describe happening in Chapter 2 at the kitchen table?

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

5. What is Shirley doing when Rachel apologizes to her in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Scrabble game in Chapter 24.

2. Based on his actions in Chapter 12, is Lewis a sympathetic person?

3. What does Rachel learn about Coach Al?

4. How does Rachel feel about playing paddleball with Helena's family?

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

6. Describe Rachel's first kiss.

7. How does Shirley feel about the weekly visit to Izzy's after she first learns he has cancer?

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

9. How do the Coopers usually spend Sunday mornings?

10. Describe the dinner when Izzy cooks for Rachel.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Should the Coopers have told Izzy about the severity of his illness earlier, or was Dr. North right not to tell him since there was not a cure for his cancer? What determines whether it is right or wrong to give someone this sort of information? Under what circumstances would you change your answer?

Essay Topic 2

Grandpa Izzy dies leaving a legacy of ill feelings behind him. How would the story have progressed differently if Izzy had resolved his issues with Jeremy and Lenny before he died? Examine the impact this might have had on key characters in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

The change in Rachel and Izzy's relationship as the older man gets sicker and closer to death is the basis for much of Rachel's personal growth in the story and perhaps his too.

1) Select three pivotal moments in the story that changed Rachel and Izzy's relationship, and explain your choices.

2) Why is Rachel the only person in the family that Izzy seems willing to get close to?

3) Could a positive event have served as the catalyst to change Rachel and Izzy's relationship? Support your answer.

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