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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. After meeting with Dr. North, what does Shirley tell her father about his health?
(a) That he has brought this on himself.
(b) She tells him he has a clean bill of health.
(c) She doesn't tell him anything.
(d) That he needs a donor.

2. Who calls Rachel when she is home alone in Chapter 9?
(a) Mikey.
(b) Grandpa Izzy.
(c) Helena.
(d) Lewis.

3. Where do Rachel and her mother go to picky up Izzy in Chapter 7?
(a) The mall.
(b) His apartment.
(c) The senior center.
(d) The hospital.

4. What does Dr. North say about Izzy's fall?
(a) It was caused by breating difficulties.
(b) It is unrealted to his illness.
(c) It has made his situation more severe.
(d) He is losing control of his legs.

5. Why does Izzy cook for Rachel in Chapter 27?
(a) He wants to take her to a movie.
(b) To prove that he can.
(c) Shirley and Manny work late.
(d) He is tired of people fussing over him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shirley tell Manny she wants in Chapter 18?

2. What does Grandpa Izzy tell Rachel about when she calls him in Chapter 17?

3. What is one thing Manny does to anger Rachel in Chapter 2?

4. What happens to Grandpa Izzy that requires Rachel to go get him in Chapter 16?

5. Where did Izzy and Eva meet?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rachel feel about her family?

2. How does Rachel's handling of Izzy's fall affect her parent's perception of her?

3. Is Rachel mature or immature?

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

5. What is the tone of Rachel and Lewis's first two phone calls?

6. Why did Uncle Lenny and Izzy have a falling out?

7. What does Izzy tell Rachel about his handprint in Chapter 29?

8. Describe the dinner when Izzy cooks for Rachel.

9. What kind of a person is Helena?

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

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