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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mr. McCarthy say Greg needs to not fail?
(a) There are bigger and better things after high school.
(b) It would kill Rachel.
(c) He has never had a student fail.
(d) He is too smart for that.

2. What kind of soup does Mr. McCarthy drink?
(a) Chicken noodle.
(b) Tomato.
(c) Pho.
(d) Vegetable.

3. Although Rachel looks odd with her bald head and is weak, what seems happy, according to Greg?
(a) Her smile.
(b) The hospital stafff.
(c) Her nostrils.
(d) Her eyes.

4. Why are chemotherapy and radiation the best options for treating leukemia?
(a) Leukemia cannot be surgically removed like other cancers, because it is found throughout the body.
(b) Chemotherapy and radiation are less invasive than surgery.
(c) Chemotherapy and radiation are the most cost-effective treatments.
(d) Chemotherapy and radiation have a higher success rate than other treatments.

5. When Greg learns that Earl called the hospital to ask about visiting hours, what does he realize?
(a) Earl loves Rachel.
(b) Rachel is better friends with Earl than Greg.
(c) Deep down Earl is a much better person than him.
(d) Earl and Rachel have become good friends.

6. In chapter 26 Greg compares his life to that of the ecosystem of what?
(a) An ocean.
(b) A desert.
(c) A pond.
(d) A jungle.

7. Why do Greg and Rachel start watching more of his and Earl's movies?
(a) They get bored easily.
(b) Rachel does not laugh as often or as easily at Greg's jokes.
(c) Rachel begs to see his movies.
(d) Greg wants to show off his films.

8. What would Greg normally do when Earl says that he is giving Rachel permission to watch their films?
(a) He would start laughing hysterically.
(b) He would slap Earl in the face.
(c) He would give him a long list of reasons why it was a bad idea.
(d) He would start shouting.

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

10. Mr. McCarthy brings Greg into his office and gives him what?
(a) A hug.
(b) A detention.
(c) A bowl of pho.
(d) A handshake.

11. When Greg finally gets Rachel to laugh, what happens?
(a) She says laughter is the best medicine.
(b) She says laughing hurts her.
(c) She cannot stop.
(d) She asks him to never leave.

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

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

14. What is the worst problem with Plan B for Rachel's film?
(a) It will take too long to complete.
(b) It includes sock puppets.
(c) A documentary states that she is going to die and this film is the short, pathetic history of her life.
(d) It has Rachel killing off bad cancer guys.

15. Why is Greg admitted into the hospital?
(a) He is getting a nose job.
(b) His broken arm is infected.
(c) He is high again.
(d) His broken leg is infected.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Madison think Greg agrees to making a movie for Rachel?

2. What odd thing does Greg do, regarding ice cream, while he is high?

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

4. How does Greg describe Rachel, regarding her lack of concern for mistakes in their films?

5. What does Madison do to keep Greg hoping for the off-chance that she might like him?

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