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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. When Rachel arrives at Izzy's for their walk in Chapter 23, what does she find?

2. What did Grandpa Izzy do for a living before he retired?

3. Who writes a letter and who is the recipient in Chapter 2?

4. Who stares at Rachel during seventh period in Chapter 4?

5. What does Alice Farnum wear when she visits Izzy in Chapter 26?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Rachel feel about her family?

3. Describe Izzy and Rachel's bus trip.

4. Describe the relationship between Rachel and Jeremy.

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

6. Describe the place where Eva is buried.

7. What kind of a person is Helena?

8. What does Rachel learn about Coach Al?

9. What is the mood like in the Cooper's house in Chapter 14?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lewis and Helena have special roles as Rachel's peers in After the Rain.

1) Compare and contrast these two characters.

2) Why do you think these two young people are attracted to Rachel?

3) Of Lewis, Helena, and Rachel who would you want to have as a friend and why?

Essay Topic 2

Izzy's death leaves some of his family members regretting their unfinished business with him. Why do you think Izzy was unable to form close and lasting ties with anyone but Eva and Rachel? Is the Cooper family better off now that he is dead? Support and analyze both of your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Choose one question to answer:

1) What if Dr. North had told Izzy about his impending death, rather than just Shirley? Explain how the event of the story might have unfolded differently.

2) How would the story have been different if it was Rachel, rather than Izzy, who was dying of cancer?

3) Analyze what the future would hold for Rachel and Izzy if the old man had recovered and lived?

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