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1. Who is the narrator of this book?

Greg Gaines, is the fictitious author of this book. He writes that he has decided to try his hand at writing, because his last film killed a girl.

2. What is the purpose of Chapter 1?

The purpose of Chapter 1 is to fill the reader in on the setting, which is an inner-city high school and community in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The chapter also lets the reader know the role Greg has within the cliques of friends at his school.

3. How does Greg describe the first day of his senior year?

Greg is so happy to be a senior, as, no matter your clique, you reign supreme over all the younger grades. Unfortunately, Greg’s mom ruins his first day by telling him that Rachel has leukemia and he should do a mitzvah and be a good friend to her.

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