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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 does Earl do as he and Greg brainstorm ideas for Rachel's movie?

2. Why does Greg think Rachel tolerates the mistakes in their films?

3. What does Madison do to keep Greg hoping for the off-chance that she might like him?

4. Why does Greg know that their first idea for Rachel's movie is a bad idea?

5. What does Mr. McCarthy say he is doing when he drinks his soup?

Short Essay Questions

1. To what does Greg compare leukemia and Rachel?

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

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

4. Why does Greg like Mr. McCarthy?

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

6. Why is Greg avoiding applying for college?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

One of Greg’s strongest fears is that others will see his films and criticize him. What has led to this fear? What is the connection between this and his desire to not have friends but to appear to have friends? How is Greg missing out on life experiences because of his fears?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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