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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. What odd thing does Greg do, regarding ice cream, while he is high?
(a) He requests an odd combination of flavors.
(b) He smashes it in Earl's face.
(c) He puts it on his head.
(d) He makes odd noises as he eats it.

2. What parts of Rachel's body seem most effected by the cancer treatments?
(a) Her hair, heart, and lungs.
(b) Her hair, throat, and heart.
(c) Her hair, throat, and gastrointestinal tract.
(d) Her hair, her skin, and her gastrointestinal tract.

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

4. What does Greg realize happens to some people when they are around a dying girl?
(a) They make fun of her.
(b) They cannot talk.
(c) They will do anything.
(d) They cry a lot.

5. What does Mr. McCarthy say he is doing when he drinks his soup?
(a) Praying.
(b) Consulting the oracle.
(c) Refilling the void.
(d) Meditating.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Greg learns that Earl called the hospital to ask about visiting hours, what does he realize?

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

3. What is Greg’s dad doing to gross out Gretchen?

4. What is the result of Greg jumping off Earl's front porch?

5. What prop does Plan C include?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 26 how does Greg compare his life to that of the ecosystem of a pond?

2. How does Rachel show she is a good friend, regarding Greg and Earl’s movies?

3. How does Greg respond when Earl has given Rachel permission to watch their films?

4. How does Rachel react to the arrival of Earl and Greg in Chapter 18?

5. Why does Greg like Mr. McCarthy?

6. What decision do Denise and Rachel make that leaves Greg feeling like he does not know what to do?

7. What is the reason Greg gives for spending time with Rachel?

8. What leads Greg and Rachel to watching more of Greg and Earl’s films?

9. What does Greg learn about cancer while Rachel is in the hospital?

10. How does Greg feel about Mr. McCarthy approaching him about his failing grades?

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