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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 IV, "Anticipation," what bothers Melissa (George) about Kelly's reaction to her wanting to play Charlotte?
(a) Kelly says that Melissa is not talented enough to get the part.
(b) Kelly acts like it is not a big deal.
(c) Kelly just ignores her.
(d) Kelly is jealous of Melissa's talent.

2. 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 gently reminds her that he is the parent.
(b) He turns the music up.
(c) He agrees.
(d) He gets angry at her.

3. On page 56 of Chapter IV, "Anticipation," readers are told that one character is "a short, wrinkly prune of a woman with poofy gray hair." What technique is being used, here?
(a) Repetition.
(b) Personification.
(c) Imagery.
(d) Irony.

4. When Kelly says that Melissa (George) isn't a girl, on page 90 of Chapter VI, "Taken," what does Melissa (George) say to Kelly?
(a) "What if I am?"
(b) "Then neither are you."
(c) "Leave me alone."
(d) "You really don't understand me at all."

5. At the very end of Chapter X, "Transformations," what is Melissa doing in her room?
(a) Looking at the one magazine she rescued from her mother's room.
(b) Twirling around and dancing.
(c) Crying.
(d) Talking to Kelly on the phone.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what is Ms. Udell's response to Melissa's (George's) choice to not share her journal entry with the class?

2. What question does Melissa (George) want to ask her mom at dinner in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend")?

3. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what is the first reaction that Ms. Udell has to Melissa's (George's) audition?

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

5. In Chapter V, "Auditions," which spot does Melissa (George) get in the auditions?

(see the answer key)

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