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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the English teacher explain about the book they are going to study in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) That they have to have their parents' permission.
(b) That the book is a classic and tells much about life.
(c) The use of symbols.
(d) That the book is banned in some school districts.

2. Who does Melinda see in the mall on the last day of Spring break?
(a) Rachel.
(b) Ivy.
(c) Heather.
(d) Andy.

3. What does Melinda almost do after opening her Christmas presents?
(a) Tell her parents how happy she is.
(b) Leave home.
(c) Tell her parents about what happened to her at the party.
(d) Scream at her parents.

4. Where does Melinda go when she arrives at Effert's?
(a) To the jean section.
(b) To the electronics section.
(c) To the nightclothes section.
(d) To the snack bar.

5. What keeps Melinda from stopping at a specific store in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) She sees IT coming out of the store.
(b) She sees the principal coming out of the store.
(c) She is late for school.
(d) She sees the Marthas coming out of the store.

6. What does Melinda remember about the summer party?
(a) Not much.
(b) Being embarrassed by some senior girls.
(c) Having a great time.
(d) Being raped.

7. How does Melinda feel as she runs away from the store in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) Like a scared rabbit.
(b) Like a rabid dog.
(c) Like a track star.
(d) Like a trapped rat.

8. Where does David invite Melinda in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) To go sledding.
(b) To his house for pizza.
(c) To a youth church group.
(d) To the movies.

9. What does Melinda's mother tell her in a note in "Second Marking Period"?
(a) To put up the Christmas tree.
(b) To go to her grandmother's for the night.
(c) To call Melinda's aunt.
(d) That she and her father will be gone for three nights.

10. To where does Melinda catch the bus in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) The quarry.
(b) Her mother's store.
(c) Her therapist's office.
(d) The mall.

11. What does Melinda try after giving up on the linoleum block carving?
(a) Fingerpaint.
(b) Clay.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Computer graphics.

12. What is Melinda's reward for the thing she does for a whole week?
(a) A cell phone.
(b) A book on drawing.
(c) A book on Dali.
(d) New clothes.

13. What causes Melinda to faint in biology class?
(a) Seeing a dead frog.
(b) Seeing another student vomit.
(c) Someone saying something nasty behind her back.
(d) Not having any breakfast.

14. Who is in detention when Melinda attends?
(a) Andy.
(b) David.
(c) No one else.
(d) Heather.

15. What grade does Melinda receive on her extra credit project?
(a) A.
(b) B.
(c) C.
(d) D.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Melinda do after Mr. Freeman comments on her work in "Fourth Marking Period"?

2. What did the summer party have that Melinda's mother does not know about?

3. On what does Melinda's father blame her behavioral changes?

4. How do the girls of the International Club feel about Andy?

5. Who helps Melinda devise a plan for her extra credit social studies project?

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