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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 kind of soup does Mr. McCarthy drink?

2. Is anything said or done that is romantic, as Rachel grows more and more ill?

3. In chapter 26 Greg compares his life to that of the ecosystem of what?

4. How is Greg affected by spending so much time with Rachel?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Greg avoiding applying for college?

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

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

4. To what does Greg compare leukemia and Rachel?

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

6. How does Greg feel about Mr. McCarthy approaching him about his failing grades?

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

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

9. What does Greg learn about cancer while Rachel is in the hospital?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rachel shows herself to be a good friend. What are examples from the book to support this? How are others affected by her ability to be a good friend? Is she able to continue to be a good friend as she grows more and more ill? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Rachel dies at the end of the book, and it is known all along that this will happen. Does knowing she will die make it easier to read the story and watch her die? Why or why not? What are your thoughts on how the author has Greg share with the reader that she has died? Is it what you expected? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Greg and Earl's siblings are noted a few times in the book. How might you describe these various siblings? What is their purpose in the book? What do they reveal about the families these boys come from?

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