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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although Rachel looks odd with her bald head and is weak, what seems happy, according to Greg?
(a) Her smile.
(b) The hospital stafff.
(c) Her nostrils.
(d) Her eyes.

2. Why is Greg nervous about Rachel meeting Earl?
(a) Rachel might not want to meet any of Greg's other friends.
(b) Rachel might make fun of Earl.
(c) She may not like Earl because of what she knows about hims and she may be racist.
(d) Earl can be very angry and erratic.

3. Why does thinking about college make Greg ill?
(a) College is so expensive.
(b) Greg does not know what he wants to study.
(c) Greg is worried about being away from home.
(d) College is a much bigger, more complicated place than high school.

4. Why does Greg think Rachel tolerates the mistakes in their films?
(a) The mistakes make the movie more real.
(b) She finds the mistakes funny.
(c) She is very kind.
(d) She likes Greg and Earl.

5. Why does Madison think Greg agrees to making a movie for Rachel?
(a) Greg nods his head yes.
(b) He starts laughing and shaking.
(c) She misunderstands him.
(d) Greg does agree to do the movie.

6. Why does Greg end up jumping off Earl's porch?
(a) He wants to show off for Earl's brothers.
(b) He thinks he can fly.
(c) He is about to be attacked by one of Earl's brothers.
(d) He trips down the front stairs.

7. After watching Mr. Gaines' movie in Chapter 21, Earl mentions to Greg that they should do what?
(a) Visit Rachel in the hospital.
(b) Watch another film.
(c) Get something to eat.
(d) Watch their old films.

8. How does Rachel react to the boys' initial conversation with her?
(a) She is amused.
(b) She looks like she might cry.
(c) She looks angry.
(d) She looks bored.

9. What does Madison do to keep Greg hoping for the off-chance that she might like him?
(a) She tells him that she loves him and wants to marry him.
(b) She kisses him.
(c) She says she loves him for what he has done for Rachel.
(d) She stares at him longingly.

10. Why does Madison suggest that Greg make a movie for Rachel?
(a) Madison has a crush on Greg.
(b) It might save Rachel's life.
(c) Madison loves Greg's movies.
(d) It would make Rachel happy.

11. Why are chemotherapy and radiation the best options for treating leukemia?
(a) Chemotherapy and radiation are the most cost-effective treatments.
(b) Leukemia cannot be surgically removed like other cancers, because it is found throughout the body.
(c) Chemotherapy and radiation are less invasive than surgery.
(d) Chemotherapy and radiation have a higher success rate than other treatments.

12. Why does Greg know that their first idea for Rachel's movie is a bad idea?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Madison had already made get-well cards for Rachel.
(c) The footage of his classmates and teachers is not very good.
(d) The school knows he is a filmmaker.

13. What excites Mr. McCarthy?
(a) Enthusiastic students.
(b) Facts.
(c) When students do well on tests.
(d) Teaching about war.

14. What is the worst problem with Plan B for Rachel's film?
(a) It has Rachel killing off bad cancer guys.
(b) It includes sock puppets.
(c) It will take too long to complete.
(d) A documentary states that she is going to die and this film is the short, pathetic history of her life.

15. What does Mr. McCarthy say he is doing when he drinks his soup?
(a) Refilling the void.
(b) Praying.
(c) Consulting the oracle.
(d) Meditating.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What parts of the body does leukemia attack?

3. What would Greg normally do when Earl says that he is giving Rachel permission to watch their films?

4. What parts of Rachel's body seem most effected by the cancer treatments?

5. Why is Greg admitted into the hospital?

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