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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. To what does Greg compare killing Rachel‘s cancer?
(a) Fighting zombies.
(b) The bombing of bad guys in a city.
(c) A battle scene in a movie.
(d) The war on drugs.

2. When does Greg start to feel funny after drinking Mr. McCarthy's soup?
(a) At the end of the day.
(b) The next day.
(c) As soon as he drinks it.
(d) The next class period.

3. What does Greg realize happens to some people when they are around a dying girl?
(a) They cannot talk.
(b) They will do anything.
(c) They make fun of her.
(d) They cry a lot.

4. In Chapter 18, who do the boys have to get past to see Rachel?
(a) Greg's mom.
(b) Her mother, Denise.
(c) Rachel's dad.
(d) The hospital staff.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Greg finally gets Rachel to laugh, what happens?

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

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

4. What is the result of Greg jumping off Earl's front porch?

5. Why is Greg nervous about Rachel meeting Earl?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Madison do that continues to lead Greg on, even though he knows he stands no chance with her?

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

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

5. What leads Greg and Rachel to watching more of Greg and Earl’s films?

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

7. To what does Greg compare leukemia and Rachel?

8. How does the situation change with Rachel the longer she is in the hospital?

9. Why is Greg avoiding applying for college?

10. What do the boys learn is in Mr. McCarthy’s soup? How do they figure this out?

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