View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Grandpa Izzy do every day?
(a) Takes meals to an elderly woman.
(b) Walks four miles.
(c) Gets a shot.
(d) Paints.

2. What does Rachel do to occupy her mind while walking with Izzy after school in Chapter 20?
(a) Imagines being a world famous reporter.
(b) Counts the number of pigeons they see.
(c) Makes up stories and thinks about Lewis.
(d) Sings a song she is learning in chorus.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rachel begin Monday morning in Chapter 7?

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

3. Who does Izzy tell Rachel called to check on him after his fall?

4. What does Rachel realize is the reason for Izzy's bad mood in Chapter 22?

5. Where does Lewis take Rachel in Chapter 30?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the Scrabble game in Chapter 24.

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

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

5. How do the Coopers usually spend Sunday mornings?

6. Describe Rachel's first kiss.

7. Describe Rachel and Lewis's first interactions.

8. Describe Alice Farnum's appearance.

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

10. How does Rachel feel about her family?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 702 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample