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 VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Melissa tell Kelly that prompts Kelly to say "That's not fair!" (105)?
(a) Melissa tells Kelly that her mother will not let her go live with her father permanently.
(b) Melissa tells Kelly about her mother taking the magazines.
(c) Melissa tells Kelly about Jeff punching her.
(d) Melissa tells Kelly that her mother will not let her go in her room anymore.

2. In the Chapter I, "Secrets," description of Scott, what purpose do details like the hole in his jeans and his months without a haircut serve?
(a) These details show that Melissa (George) does not really like her brother.
(b) These details show that Scott is often dirty and sloppy.
(c) These details show that Melissa (George) is judgmental about her brother's appearance.
(d) These details show that Scott is comfortable with male gender norms.

3. 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?
(a) She says it is fine for journals to be private.
(b) She fails Melissa on the assignment.
(c) She takes the journal and reads aloud from it herself.
(d) She says that Melissa will have to share tomorrow.

4. Why does Melissa (George) hope that Mr. and Mrs. Williams do not move away?
(a) Because she will miss Kelly.
(b) Because a boy her age might move in.
(c) Because she earns money doing their yard work.
(d) Because Mr. Williams is the one who fixes her bike when it breaks down.

5. Which is the best description of Kelly's room?
(a) Nearly bare.
(b) Surprisingly fancy and luxurious.
(c) A huge contrast to the main room.
(d) Not at all reflective of Kelly's personality.