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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the boys' first film turn out?

2. To what food does Greg compare himself?

3. When Greg has not been able to get ahold of Rachel all week, what does he decide to do on Friday instead?

4. In Chapter 12, what does Greg say is the simplest way to get people to like you?

5. When did Greg and Earl meet?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Greg not plan on calling Rachel back on Friday?

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

5. What is the purpose of Chapter 1?

6. 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?

7. What leads Greg to freak out in the cafeteria?

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

9. Who is the narrator of this book?

10. What issues does Greg have with the school cafeteria?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Much of Greg's humor is self-deprecating. Support this statement with details from the book. How do others react to his humor? Do you find this type of humor funny? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the story Greg says he does not want friends and is not actually friends with Rachel. Based on his responses, often non-verbal, is he really telling the truth? How does the truth finally come out in the end? Why might the author have chosen to have this path for Greg?

Essay Topic 3

Greg considers Earl a coworker, rather than a friend. How is Earl a coworker? Why do both boys seem okay with this relationship status? What does this reveal about the boys?

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