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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 does Rachel want Greg to come over?

2. What does Greg admit regarding if Rachel miraculously recovered?

3. What is Plan D for Rachel's film?

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

5. When Earl and his brother Derrick come to visit Greg in the hospital, what does Derrick do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Greg say that Earl is the idea man?

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

3. Why does Greg like Mr. McCarthy?

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

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

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

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

8. Why is Greg avoiding applying for college?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Greg attempts to avoid friendships during high school. What is his reason for this? What does this reveal about Greg? Do you agree with Greg that not being a part of a high school clique and having an unusual high school experience makes for a better experience? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Although Greg says he does not want to be part of a clique or have close friends, does his friendship with Earl break this rule? Why or why not? Why might Greg allow himself this friendship?

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