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 VI, "Taken," there is another scene where Melissa (George) is coming home and struggling to get the door open. What is the function of this scene?
(a) It echoes the beginning of the book and reminds us that Melissa has made a lot of progress and now has nothing to fear.
(b) It echoes the beginning of the book and reminds us of the magazines and Melissa's fears about being caught with them.
(c) It reminds us that Melissa is an independent and competent child who can solve her own problems.
(d) It reminds us that Melissa is completely alone, both literally and metaphorically.

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

3. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," Kelly uses the expression "al dente." What does this expression translate as?
(a) In front of.
(b) Quickly.
(c) To the tooth.
(d) Dented.

4. In Chapter VI, "Taken," why does Ms. Udell call Melissa (George) up to her desk?
(a) To let her know that she has told the principal about Melissa's audition.
(b) To give her another chance to take a role in the play.
(c) To remind her that she has some missing homework.
(d) To ask her for her mother's phone number.

5. When Kelly tells her father to keep his music turned down so she and Melissa (George) can rehearse, how does Mr. Arden react?
(a) He agrees.
(b) He gets angry at her.
(c) He gently reminds her that he is the parent.
(d) He turns the music up.