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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. How does Greg feel about making a movie for Rachel?

2. What is Greg's actual response when Earl says he is letting Rachel watch their films?

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 Rachel surprise Greg when he comes to visit her?

5. Why does Mr. McCarthy say Greg needs to not fail?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many moments of laugh-out-loud humor in this book. What is one example? What makes it so funny? How does this contrast some of the dark qualities and subject matter of this book? What does this say about the author's opinion of humor?

Essay Topic 2

From the very beginning of this book, Greg refuses to befriend anyone, even Rachel or Earl. What has led to this lack of desire for friendship? How does this affect him, this lack of closeness with others? How is his current view of others affecting him regarding college? Is he really as selfish and heartless as he seems? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Mr. McCarthy is a favorite teacher of Greg’s. Why? What does this reveal about Greg? How does his attitude of Mr. McCarthy change over time? Why? Would you also think that Mr. McCarthy was one of the coolest teachers in school, if you were a student at Benson? Why or why not?

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