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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Greg describe Earl's response as to why he cannot watch the movie with him?
(a) Pathetic.
(b) Gross.
(c) Weird.
(d) Annoying.

2. What leads to Greg and Earl spending more time at Greg's home?
(a) Earl's mom does not want Greg in her home.
(b) Greg's parents beg them to spend more time there.
(c) Greg's home is closer to school.
(d) The situation at Earl's deteriorates even further.

3. Why has Greg retired from filmmaking?
(a) His expensive camera was stolen, and he does not have the money to buy a new one.
(b) He is getting old.
(c) The last film was the worst ever, mostly because it killed someone.
(d) He is bored of making films.

4. How do Greg's parents react to the boys' first film?
(a) They cry.
(b) They pretend to love it.
(c) They are in shock.
(d) They pretend like they never saw the movie.

5. In Chapter 6, Greg thinks through possible opening lines and responses when he calls Rachel and realizes what?
(a) He will not actually call her.
(b) There is no good way to resume their friendship that was not much of a friendship to begin with.
(c) There is only one good way to talk to Rachel.
(d) He has figured out the perfect thing to say to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Greg is hit by the rubber ball, what does he realize?

2. What is Failed Girl Tactic #1?

3. In Chapter 14, Greg says that his plan to be groupless and friendless is failing. Why?

4. How many films have Greg and Earl made?

5. To what food does Greg compare himself?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the tactics that have failed Greg at attracting girls?

2. What does Greg do in Chapter 6?

3. In Chapter 9, what is Earl’s response when Greg informs him that he cannot watch the movie with him today, because he is hanging out with a girl from school?

4. What surprises Greg when he first comes into Rachels’ room?

5. What does Greg say about hot girls?

6. What happens when Greg and Earl make their first film?

7. How does Greg feel about Rachel and her leukemia?

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

9. How does Greg’s plan to avoid forming friendships and joining a clique fail?

10. How does Rachel surprise Greg in their conversation on Friday?

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