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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Greg retired from filmmaking?
(a) His expensive camera was stolen, and he does not have the money to buy a new one.
(b) He is getting old.
(c) The last film was the worst ever, mostly because it killed someone.
(d) He is bored of making films.

2. What makes Hebrew school very awkward for Greg?
(a) No one talks to him after he makes fun of one of the girls.
(b) When everyone realizes Greg does not speak Hebrew very well.
(c) Rachel is no longer amused by his antics and stops talking to him.
(d) When he farts in class and no one wants to sit next to him.

3. What is Rachel's initial reaction when Greg asks if she would like to hang out?
(a) No.
(b) Maybe.
(c) She does not respond.
(d) Yes.

4. What does Greg fear Rachel will want to do, once he gets to her home?
(a) Ignore him.
(b) Go on a date.
(c) Make fun of him.
(d) Make out with him.

5. In Chapter 5, Greg comes home to the news that Rachel has cancer, and his mom wants him to do what?
(a) The horah.
(b) A mitzvah.
(c) A chutzpah.
(d) A bris.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Greg feel when he walks into Rachel's room for the first time?

2. What is the main difficulty of the first day of school?

3. What leads to Greg and Earl spending more time at Greg's home?

4. In Chapter 9, Greg informs Earl that he cannot watch the movie with him today. Why?

5. What is the first of Victor’s movies that the boys watch?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does a friendship begin to form between Greg and Rachel?

2. What are the problems that Greg lists regarding Earl’s home?

3. What is the reason that Greg gives for why he has not spoken to Rachel in years?

4. What is Earl’s relationship like with Victor and Marla Gaines?

5. What is the purpose of Chapter 1?

6. How does Greg describe the first day of his senior year?

7. What begins the bond between Greg and Earl?

8. Describe Greg’s parents.

9. How does Greg’s plan to avoid forming friendships and joining a clique fail?

10. What are the tactics that have failed Greg at attracting girls?

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