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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 when the Coopers go to leave Izzy's room in the last part of Chapter 38?

2. What does Grandpa Izzy talk about in his sleep on the night that Rachel stays with him at the hospital?

3. What does Izzy insist that Shirley take home with her, even though she made it for him?

4. What term of endearment does Izzy call Rachel on the day of the birthday party?

5. Where does Rachel take Izzy when he starts to collapse on Baker Street during their Saturday walk?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Rachel closest to in After the Rain?

2. Explain Izzy's instructions regarding his death.

3. Describe Uncle Lenny's phone call.

4. How does Rachel deal with her confusing feelings about her grandfather's illness and impending death in Chapter 37?

5. How does Izzy's death impact his family as a whole?

6. How does Rachel celebrate Helena's birthday?

7. Describe Izzy's death.

8. Describe Lewis Olswanger.

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

10. Does Dr. North respect Izzy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rachel's coming of age and Izzy's death are intricately woven together in After the Rain.

1) Analyze how Izzy's deaths contributes to Rachel's growth.

2) Who changes more during their relationship, Rachel or Izzy? Support your response.

3) How does the dead character of Eva affect both Rachel's growth and Izzy's feelings about dying?

Essay Topic 2

Certain objects in After the Rain have significance to the story or certain characters. Select 3 items such as the jade plant, jelly beans, Alice's turban, Izzy's handprint, the bridges, dogs, or any others and analyze their importance in the story.

Essay Topic 3

Acceptance of death is an on-going theme in the novel.

1) Which character does the best job of dealing with Izzy's impending death and why?

2) Which character will have the most difficult time after Izzy's death?

3) Based on events in the story, explain whether it is easier to deal with a family member death if you have a good relationship with them or a strained one.

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