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

2. What is the plan for Plan D?
(a) Greg and Earl will interview Rachel's family and friends for information, videos, and photos about her life.
(b) Greg and Earl will give heartfelt speeches on camera for Rachel.
(c) The Rachel character goes through the city killing the bad cancer guys.
(d) 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.

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

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

5. What is the result of Greg jumping off Earl's front porch?
(a) He breaks his arm.
(b) He breaks his nose.
(c) He breaks his leg.
(d) He cries.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Rachel react to the boys' initial conversation with her?

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

5. What happens around Thanksgiving?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What leads to Greg making a movie for Rachel?

4. What do the boys learn is in Mr. McCarthy’s soup? How do they figure this out?

5. What does Madison do that continues to lead Greg on, even though he knows he stands no chance with her?

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

7. What is one of Greg’s plans for Rachel’s film, and how is it a bad idea?

8. How does Greg end up in the same hospital as Rachel?

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

10. Why does Greg like Mr. McCarthy?

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