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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. Is Rachel getting any better due to the cancer treatments?

2. What is the worst problem with Plan B for Rachel's film?

3. What happens around Thanksgiving?

4. When does Greg start to feel funny after drinking Mr. McCarthy's soup?

5. In Chapter 18, who do the boys have to get past to see Rachel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Greg like Mr. McCarthy?

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

3. How does Rachel show she is a good friend, regarding Greg and Earl’s movies?

4. Why is Greg avoiding applying for college?

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

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

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

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

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

10. To what does Greg compare leukemia and Rachel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mr. McCarthy is a favorite teacher of Greg’s. Why? What does this reveal about Greg? How does his attitude of Mr. McCarthy change over time? Why? Would you also think that Mr. McCarthy was one of the coolest teachers in school, if you were a student at Benson? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

From the very beginning of this book, Greg refuses to befriend anyone, even Rachel or Earl. What has led to this lack of desire for friendship? How does this affect him, this lack of closeness with others? How is his current view of others affecting him regarding college? Is he really as selfish and heartless as he seems? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Greg is very opinionated regarding the high school experience. Would you agree with him? Why or why not? Do you also agree with him regarding what takes place on the first day of school and the hierarchy and significance of cliques? Why or why not?

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