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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. What does Izzy give to Alice Farnum in Chapter 26?
(a) A plant.
(b) A record album.
(c) A cup of sugar.
(d) A book.

2. What best describes Izzy's mood at the family dinner in Chapter 15?
(a) Subdued and silent.
(b) Uncharacteristically kind.
(c) Contentious and gruff.
(d) Angier that usual.

3. What does Alice Farnum wear when she visits Izzy in Chapter 26?
(a) Black gloves.
(b) Oversized sunglasses.
(c) A turban.
(d) A muumuu.

4. When Rachel takes Izzy to a café in Chapter 28, what does she buy him?
(a) Black coffee.
(b) Hot cocoa.
(c) Apple pie a la mode.
(d) Maple syrup ice cream.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do Rachel and her mother go to picky up Izzy in Chapter 7?

3. Why did Izzy get fired from his stonemason job?

4. Who calls Rachel when she is home alone in Chapter 9?

5. What does Rachel do to occupy her mind while walking with Izzy after school in Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Describe the Scrabble game in Chapter 24.

6. Why is Rachel initially confused about whether or not Lewis likes her?

7. Describe Rachel and Lewis's first interactions.

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

9. Describe the dinner when Izzy cooks for Rachel.

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

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