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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of the two things that Stella says to defend herself?
(a) She knows who did it.
(b) She doesn't care if they blame her.
(c) She didn't do it.
(d) She is too young to carry the burden of blame.

2. Who goes to a phone booth?
(a) Rose.
(b) Lily.
(c) Meredith.
(d) Stella.

3. Why does Stella take a step back at the beginning of the book?
(a) She is laughing.
(b) She is frightened.
(c) She doesn't want to fall.
(d) To get out of the light.

4. What is Stella told about backing out of the audition?
(a) Her family will be disappointed.
(b) It's too late to back out.
(c) She can back out if she wants to.
(d) She will regret it.

5. Who gets Stella an audition with the local repertory theater?
(a) Her father.
(b) Bunny.
(c) Lily.
(d) Uncle Vernon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who walks across the stage and looks out into the empty seats at the beginning of the book?

2. Where is Stella waiting at the beginning of the book?

3. Which word describes the theater during the opening of the book?

4. Why doesn't Uncle Vernon go to the audition with Stella?

5. Who does Meredith tell that no excuses will do?

(see the answer key)

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