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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 V, "Auditions," what does Ms. Udell notice about Melissa (George) as soon as she enters the hallway for her audition?
(a) She is very nervous.
(b) She has forgotten to bring a chair with her.
(c) She does not have the sheet of dialogue with her.
(d) She seems especially excited.

2. What kind of creature is Wilbur, from Charlotte's Web?
(a) A rat.
(b) A pig.
(c) A spider.
(d) A goose.

3. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Melissa do to relax herself on the car ride to the evening performance of Charlotte's Web?
(a) Plays a game on her phone.
(b) Counts telephone polls.
(c) Rehearses her lines.
(d) Talks to her mother.

4. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what does Kelly jokingly suggest Melissa will use as a defense against bullies?
(a) Punching them.
(b) A machine gun.
(c) Throwing up on them.
(d) Pretending to be Charlotte.

5. In Chapter VI, "Taken," how does Melissa's (George's) mother say she found the bag of magazines?
(a) She found them while cleaning.
(b) She found them while searching Melissa's room.
(c) She found them while looking for something of hers.
(d) She found them while putting away laundry.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter X, "Transformations," the narrator describes Templeton as gathering "sesquipedalian" words (156). What are "sesquipedalian" words?

2. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what is the first thing that Melissa does when she climbs down from the ladder?

3. According to the beginning of Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), where does Melissa's (George's) father live?

4. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what does Melissa (George) notice about the girls' auditions?

5. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," when does Melissa (George) agree to practice with Kelly?

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