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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 happens when Melissa (George) throws her fork down?
(a) She breaks a plate.
(b) Her mother grounds her.
(c) It bounces and hits Scott.
(d) Her mother calmly asks her to settle down.

2. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what plan do Kelly and Melissa come up with?
(a) Having Kelly's dad talk to Melissa's mom.
(b) Pulling a prank on Jeff.
(c) Splitting the role of Charlotte.
(d) Skipping school the next day.

3. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what worry does Melissa's mother share?
(a) Starting fights is a symptom that shows how much Melissa is hurting.
(b) Melissa's father will never accept her.
(c) There are a lot of bullies in the world.
(d) Being transgender is against their religion.

4. In Chapter X, "Transformations," who stops Ms. Udell from coming to scold Melissa?
(a) Kelly.
(b) Melissa's mother.
(c) Principal Maldonado.
(d) Mr. Jackson.

5. In Chapter VI, "Taken," Rick starts saying mean things about Melissa's (George's) audition; what does Jeff say when he chimes in?
(a) That Melissa probably accidentally read Charlotte's part, because "he's" a girl.
(b) That Melissa is as disgusting as a spider.
(c) That Melissa is too dumb to read Charlotte's part.
(d) That Melissa is a cry-baby.

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. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what happens when Melissa (George) gets up to get a dictionary?

3. What does Melissa (George) try to tell Kelly in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend")?

4. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what is distinctive about the index cards that Ms. Udell distributes to her students?

5. In Chapter X, "Transformations," Melissa compliments Kelly's performance as Charlotte; how does Kelly respond?

(see the answer key)

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