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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 Rachel tell Lewis that it seems like her grandfather is doing when they speak in Chapter 37?
(a) Waiting to die.
(b) Pushing her away.
(c) Trying to squeeze in a lifetime of conversations.
(d) Evaporating.

2. Where does Uncle Lenny call from?
(a) London.
(b) Scotland.
(c) His hospital bed.
(d) The airport.

3. When they speak in Chapter 37, what is the tone of the conversation that Rachel and Lewis have?
(a) Jealous.
(b) Longing.
(c) Antagonistic.
(d) Comforting.

4. What does Rachel argue about with her parents in Chapter 40?
(a) They don't want her to see Lewis anymore.
(b) She wants to spend the night with Izzy.
(c) She thinks Shirley should spend more time at the hospital.
(d) They want her to go back to school.

5. Who comes to visit Izzy on Sunday in Chapter 39?
(a) Helena.
(b) Lewis.
(c) Alice Farnum.
(d) Jeremy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What special request did Izzy have in regards to his funeral?

2. Why does Rachel finally decide that she is so angry in Chapter 31?

3. Where are Rachel and Lewis when they speak in Chapter 37?

4. What does Rachel say that her parents look like on the night that she stays at the hospital with Izzy?

5. What does Uncle Lenny tell Rachel that surprises her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Izzy's surroundings in Chapter 35.

2. Describe Rachel's feelings about Izzy's death based on her phone call with Lewis in Chapter 37.

3. Is Rachel a stubborn person?

4. Why doesn't Rachel want to leave the hospital with her parents on Tuesday night in Chapter 40?

5. How does Rachel celebrate Helena's birthday?

6. Does Dr. North respect Izzy?

7. How does Helena convince Izzy to let them have the party at his house?

8. Are Rachel and Jeremy close?

9. Why is Izzy furious with everyone in Chapter 38?

10. Is Rachel responsible, as of Chapter 31?

(see the answer keys)

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