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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Chapter IX ("Dinner at Arnie's") and Chapter X ("Transformations").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," Scott says that the idea of Melissa being transgender is weird, but makes sense, because of what?
(a) She is not great at being a boy.
(b) He knows that she is more attracted to boys than girls.
(c) She kind of looks like a girl.
(d) He knows that she likes to wear women's clothing.

2. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," why does Melissa (George) not agree to practice at lunch?
(a) She does not want people to overhear.
(b) She is having second thoughts about trying out for Charlotte.
(c) She is afraid that someone will tell Ms. Udell.
(d) She is angry at Kelly.

3. In Chapter X, "Transformations," Melissa's mother is described as walking "brusquely" (161). How was she walking?
(a) In a slow and steady way.
(b) Slouched down a little.
(c) Making a lot of noise.
(d) In a quick, almost rude way.

4. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what hurtful thing does Melissa (George) say to Kelly?
(a) That she does not care what Kelly's dad says.
(b) That Kelly reminds her of Rick.
(c) That she does not want to be friends anymore.
(d) That Kelly is pushy and naive.

5. In Chapter VI, "Taken," there is a scene that reminds readers of what earlier scene?
(a) Melissa's mother preparing chocolate milk for her in Chapter III, "Acting Is Just Pretend."
(b) Scott teaching Melissa about Kelly being her girlfriend in Chapter V, "Auditions."
(c) Melissa arriving home from school and trying to open the door in Chapter I, "Secrets."
(d) Kelly taking pictures in Chapter III, "Acting Is Just Pretend."

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Melissa do to relax herself on the car ride to the evening performance of Charlotte's Web?

2. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," why does Scott object to his teacher's plan to have the class dissect a worm?

3. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what disgusting thing does Scott talk about at the dinner table?

4. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Mr. Jackson call Melissa?

5. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what plan do Kelly and Melissa come up with?

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