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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 III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), why does Melissa go to Kelly's house?
(a) To ask Kelly's father for advice.
(b) To read magazines and practice makeup.
(c) To have dinner.
(d) To practice for auditions.

2. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," when does Melissa (George) agree to practice with Kelly?
(a) After school.
(b) On the weekend.
(c) She doesn't agree, because she doesn't want to practice.
(d) At recess.

3. In Chapter X, "Transformations," Ms. Udell is described as struggling to "wrangle" her students (144). What is Ms. Udell having a hard time doing?
(a) Control them.
(b) Dismiss them.
(c) Teach them.
(d) Like them.

4. When Kelly and Melissa (George) practice their auditions in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), why does Melissa end up reading Charlotte's lines for most of the end of their practice?
(a) Kelly says that she wants to read Wilbur and that Melissa is a better Charlotte than she is.
(b) Kelly does not care because she does not really want to be in the play, anyway.
(c) Melissa begins to cry whenever she looks at the "Wilbur" script.
(d) Melissa insists on doing it because she loves the part of Charlotte so much.

5. What does Melissa (George) try to tell Kelly in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend")?
(a) That she identifies as a girl.
(b) That she and her mom are not getting along.
(c) That Kelly's dad should take better care of her.
(d) That she has a crush on a boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. The scene in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), where Melissa (George) takes a bath is probably included to show what?

2. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what worry does Melissa's mother share?

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

4. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what is Melissa's mother's reaction to Melissa's performance?

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

(see the answer key)

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