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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Izzy say Rachel should have been named for?
(a) Eva, his wife.
(b) A poet named Elsbeth.
(c) The patron saint of patience.
(d) Beth, his mother.

3. What does Dr. North say is wrong with Grandpa Izzy when Rachel and Shirley meet him in Chapter 10?
(a) He has a form of cancer.
(b) There is nothing wrong with him.
(c) He has severe allergies and asthma.
(d) He needs a heart transplant.

4. What does Izzy say about Rachel to a neighbor after their walk?
(a) That she will be a famous writer.
(b) That she is just as stubborn as her grandfather.
(c) That she is his guard dog.
(d) That she is his guardian angel.

5. What else does Izzy say to Rachel every day after their walks when they reach his apartment lobby?
(a) That they go to the zoo.
(b) To get to know him better.
(c) To wear headphones.
(d) That Helena goes with them.

6. Who is Rachel's best friend?
(a) Wilda.
(b) Shirley.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Helena.

7. Why does Rachel suggest that Lewis was staring at her?
(a) Because someone is spreading rumors about her.
(b) Because his is nearsighted.
(c) Because he hates her.
(d) Because he is a spaced out druggie.

8. What book does Rachel say she read five times when she was ten years old?
(a) The Trumpet of the Swans.
(b) My Side of the Mountain.
(c) Little Women.
(d) Jane Eyre.

9. What is Shirley doing when Rachel apologizes to her in Chapter 3?
(a) Snoring loudly.
(b) Playing solitaire.
(c) Drinking from a bottle of gin.
(d) Knitting a scarf for Grandpa Izzy.

10. What does Rachel describe happening in Chapter 2 at the kitchen table?
(a) Her parents have a violent argument.
(b) She explodes in anger at ther parents.
(c) Her mother drinks too much.
(d) Her father says he has lost his job.

11. What happens to Rachel at school on Monday in Chapter 7?
(a) She receives an award.
(b) She learns her favorite teacher is gone.
(c) She vomits.
(d) She gets a rash.

12. What does Izzy say to Rachel every day after their walks when they reach his apartment lobby?
(a) Who knows if I'll be here tomorrow.
(b) Same time tomorrow?
(c) I suppose you're coming tomorrow?
(d) Don't do me any favors tomorrow.

13. Why does Rachel feel guilty about telling Helena about Grandpa Izzy's illness?
(a) Her mother told her not to dicuss it with anyone.
(b) It feels like she just tells her for the sympathy.
(c) Helena's grandfather died recently.
(d) Helena is already upset about Mikey.

14. Who writes a letter and who is the recipient in Chapter 2?
(a) Rachel writers to Jeremy.
(b) Helena writes to Rachel.
(c) Jeremy writes to Rachel.
(d) Rachel writes to an unnamed pen pal.

15. Izzy is not waiting in the lobby in Chapter 24. What does Rachel do when she finally finds him?
(a) Hugs him.
(b) Grabs his hand and kisses it.
(c) Cries with relief.
(d) Yells at him for scaring her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. North give Shirley before she and Rachel leave his office?

2. Why is Shirley mad at Rachel in Chapter 13?

3. What does Izzy tell Rachel he left on one of the bridges he worked on?

4. What reason does Rachel gives for ending the interview for the school paper in Chapter 11?

5. What does Izzy cook for Rachel in Chapter 27?

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