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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter VII ("Time Drags When You're Miserable") and Chapter VII ("Some Jerk").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what does the teacher tell Jeff and Rick?
(a) They are terrible people.
(b) They need to just humor "George."
(c) Death is serious.
(d) They need to stop disturbing the class.

2. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," why does Ms. Udell want the actors to practice in the auditorium?
(a) She is tired of Melissa moping around rehearsal, being upset about not playing Charlotte.
(b) She thinks that they could use practice projecting their voices.
(c) She is trying to keep Melissa apart from Jeff and Rick.
(d) She wants the stage crew to be able to focus on their work without the distraction of hearing lines being read.

3. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," why does Melissa (George) take a long time to get back to her classroom from her trip to the bathroom?
(a) She really hates writing in her jounral.
(b) She spends time at her locker, sneaking a peek at one of her magaines.
(c) She is stopped in the hallway by the principal.
(d) She does not want to get back because she is afraid that her classmates will laugh at her.

4. How does Melissa's (George's) class travel through the school?
(a) In one long line where Melissa always gets to stand next to Kelly.
(b) In two lines: one for boys and one for girls.
(c) In one long line where Melissa always has to stand next to Jeff.
(d) In a loud, disorganized crowd.

5. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Rick do when Jeff is about to punch Melissa?
(a) He shoves Jeff away.
(b) He runs to get Mrs. Fields.
(c) He holds her for Jeff.
(d) He punches Melissa first.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," we are told that Melissa (George) rubs her eyes until "rows and rows of tiny triangles twirled and twinkled in the darkness" (Gino 11). What technique is being used here?

2. In Chapter V, "Auditions," the note that Kelly passes to Melissa (George) says that she will be what?

3. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," Kelly uses the expression "al dente." What does this expression translate as?

4. In Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), what upsetting name does Mr. Arden call Melissa (George)?

5. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," why does Melissa (George) not agree to practice at lunch?

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