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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. Why does Greg think Rachel tolerates the mistakes in their films?
(a) She finds the mistakes funny.
(b) She is very kind.
(c) The mistakes make the movie more real.
(d) She likes Greg and Earl.

2. Why does Madison think Greg agrees to making a movie for Rachel?
(a) He starts laughing and shaking.
(b) Greg does agree to do the movie.
(c) Greg nods his head yes.
(d) She misunderstands him.

3. What is the plan for Plan D?
(a) Greg and Earl will give heartfelt speeches on camera for Rachel.
(b) A bunch of bad guys talk about how great leukemia is, so that Rachel gets upset and angry and wants to fight for her survival.
(c) The Rachel character goes through the city killing the bad cancer guys.
(d) Greg and Earl will interview Rachel's family and friends for information, videos, and photos about her life.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Greg end up jumping off Earl's porch?

2. What prop does Plan C include?

3. How does Rachel surprise Greg when he comes to visit her?

4. What reassures Greg about Rachel and her ability to be a good friend?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Greg say that Earl is the idea man?

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

3. What are Plans A through D for Rachel’s film?

4. How does Greg react to the soup he eats?

5. What does Greg admit about the time he spends with Rachel?

6. How does the situation change with Rachel the longer she is in the hospital?

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

8. How does Greg come to the realization that Earl is a better person than him?

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

10. How does Greg feel about watching his films with Rachel?

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