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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Rachel at school on Monday in Chapter 7?

2. Why does Helena apologize to Rachel in Chapter 12?

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

4. Who plays basketball every Saturday?

5. Where does Lewis take Rachel in Chapter 30?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Is Rachel mature or immature?

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

5. Describe the place where Eva is buried.

6. How do the Coopers usually spend Sunday mornings?

7. How does Rachel feel about her family?

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

9. Describe the Scrabble game in Chapter 24.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the feelings that Rachel expresses in her journal, to those she express in her letters to Jeremy, and to those feelings that the author narrates. Be sure to refer to specific examples in the story to illustrate the differences between the expression of her feelings in these different formats.

Essay Topic 2

Grandpa Izzy dies leaving a legacy of ill feelings behind him. How would the story have progressed differently if Izzy had resolved his issues with Jeremy and Lenny before he died? Examine the impact this might have had on key characters in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

One theme of After the Rain is the competition for affection and attention. Analyze how this plays out between the following sets of characters:

1) Lewis and Izzy.

2) Helena and Rachel.

3) Rachel and Alice Farnum.

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