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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. How does Greg describe Mr. McCarthy?

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

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

4. Greg and Earl watch one of Greg’s dad’s movies and decide to do a remake, calling it what?

5. Why does Greg enjoy spending time with Rachel?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the reason Greg gives for spending time with Rachel?

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

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

8. Why is Greg avoiding applying for college?

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

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

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

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?

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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