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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Madison suggest that Greg make a movie for Rachel?
(a) It might save Rachel's life.
(b) Madison loves Greg's movies.
(c) Madison has a crush on Greg.
(d) It would make Rachel happy.

2. What does Greg think Rachel's response to "Batman versus Spider-Man" would have been if she did not know Greg and Earl?
(a) She would have had a similar response.
(b) She would not have liked it as much.
(c) She would have burned it.
(d) She would have enjoyed it.

3. Why does Greg end up jumping off Earl's porch?
(a) He trips down the front stairs.
(b) He thinks he can fly.
(c) He is about to be attacked by one of Earl's brothers.
(d) He wants to show off for Earl's brothers.

4. What does Earl do as he and Greg brainstorm ideas for Rachel's movie?
(a) He cooks dinner.
(b) He studies for a test.
(c) He watches his favorite movie.
(d) He rummages around in the Gaine's refrigerator eating food left there by Mr. Gaines.

5. Does Greg like being on drugs?
(a) Yes, but not at school.
(b) A little.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

6. Plan B is to make what type of documentary for Rachel?
(a) A poetic documentary.
(b) A Ken Burns style documentary.
(c) An expository documentary.
(d) A performance documentary.

7. What reassures Greg about Rachel and her ability to be a good friend?
(a) She refuses to let Madison watch Greg and Earl's films and tells her they are a secret.
(b) She loves his movies.
(c) She lets Madison borrow Greg and Earl's films.
(d) She lets Madison watch the films only if she can keep them a secret.

8. Why does Greg enjoy spending time with Rachel?
(a) For selfish reasons.
(b) Because she is his friend.
(c) He is bored otherwise.
(d) Because he is in love with her.

9. Is anything said or done that is romantic, as Rachel grows more and more ill?
(a) Yes, Rachel and Earl fall in love.
(b) Yes, a few comments.
(c) Yes, she and Greg fall in love.
(d) No, not at all.

10. What does Greg do, while high, that makes all the other kids hysterical with laughter?
(a) He falls down twice.
(b) He makes fun of other kids.
(c) He tells really good jokes.
(d) He tries to kiss Madison.

11. Why does thinking about college make Greg ill?
(a) Greg does not know what he wants to study.
(b) College is so expensive.
(c) Greg is worried about being away from home.
(d) College is a much bigger, more complicated place than high school.

12. How does Greg feel about making a movie for Rachel?
(a) He is very excited but nervous.
(b) As if he is about to have a panic attack.
(c) He has so many great ideas.
(d) He does not feel one way or another about making a movie.

13. When does Greg start to feel funny after drinking Mr. McCarthy's soup?
(a) The next day.
(b) At the end of the day.
(c) As soon as he drinks it.
(d) The next class period.

14. What issue does Greg have when he tries to interview Denise for Rachel's documentary?
(a) She becomes aggressive and violent.
(b) She tells Greg he should speak to Rachel's father instead.
(c) She refuses to be interviewed by Greg and sounds like she might cry.
(d) She can only think about her sweet daughter who does not have the will to survive.

15. What happens when Greg tries to interview Rachel's grandmother?
(a) She can only think about her sweet granddaughter who does not have the will to survive.
(b) She refuses to be interviewed by Greg and sounds like she might cry.
(c) She becomes aggressive and violent.
(d) She tells Greg he should speak to Rachel's grandfather instead.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Greg realize happens to some people when they are around a dying girl?

2. What does Greg state at the beginning of Chapter 25?

3. What is the worst part of Plan C?

4. What do Earl and Greg realize about Rachel's movie?

5. What kind of soup does Mr. McCarthy drink?

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