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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. What secret does Greg worry Rachel might be able to get out of him?

2. How does Rachel respond to Greg's disgusting comments about pillows?

3. Has Greg bothered with girls ever since his failed attempts?

4. What is Greg's response when Rachel asks why all of a sudden he wants to be friends but ignores her at school?

5. What does Greg call what he did to get into Rachel's room?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Greg say about hot girls?

2. When does the story go into the form of a script?

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

4. Describe Greg’s parents.

5. What is the purpose of Chapter 1?

6. How does a friendship begin to form between Greg and Rachel?

7. Who are Greg’s sisters?

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

9. What does Greg do in Chapter 6?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greg prides himself on not having any friends, but it is learned that Greg had once attempted to make friends in middle school. What is his experience like as a middle school student trying to make friends? How might this have influenced his decision to avoid friends and cliques at all costs? How has Greg been affected by this lack of close friends? How might this skew his perspective on others?

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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