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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. Why do Greg and Rachel start watching more of his and Earl's movies?

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

3. Why does Greg end up jumping off Earl's porch?

4. Why does Greg make up an illogical story as to how the boys got high?

5. Why is Greg nervous about Rachel meeting Earl?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What decision do Denise and Rachel make that leaves Greg feeling like he does not know what to do?

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

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

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 2

Earl makes it very clear to Greg that the only person who cares about him is Rachel. What does Earl say to Greg about how he treats Rachel? What does this reveal about Earl's understanding of Greg? Why might Earl not include himself as a friend of Greg's?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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