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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. After watching Mr. Gaines' movie in Chapter 21, Earl mentions to Greg that they should do what?

2. Mr. McCarthy brings Greg into his office and gives him what?

3. How is Greg affected by spending so much time with Rachel?

4. When does Greg start to feel funny after drinking Mr. McCarthy's soup?

5. Why does Greg end up jumping off Earl's porch?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Earl has a deep understanding of his own wants, needs, and limitations. What are his wants and needs? What are his limitations, according to him? What does this say about Earl? Would you agree with him? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Rachel dies at the end of the book, and it is known all along that this will happen. Does knowing she will die make it easier to read the story and watch her die? Why or why not? What are your thoughts on how the author has Greg share with the reader that she has died? Is it what you expected? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Much of Greg's humor is self-deprecating. Support this statement with details from the book. How do others react to his humor? Do you find this type of humor funny? Why or why not?

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