View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rachel react when Greg admits they are on drugs?

2. What is the worst part of Plan C?

3. What is Greg's response to the reader when Rachel says maybe she will feel better next time he visits her?

4. How does Greg describe Rachel, regarding her lack of concern for mistakes in their films?

5. In Chapter 18, who do the boys have to get past to see Rachel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. To what does Greg compare leukemia and Rachel?

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

4. How does Greg feel about Mr. McCarthy approaching him about his failing grades?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Greg prides himself on not having any friends, but it is learned that Greg had once attempted to make friends in middle school. What is his experience like as a middle school student trying to make friends? How might this have influenced his decision to avoid friends and cliques at all costs? How has Greg been affected by this lack of close friends? How might this skew his perspective on others?

Essay Topic 3

Greg and Earl's siblings are noted a few times in the book. How might you describe these various siblings? What is their purpose in the book? What do they reveal about the families these boys come from?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 942 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample