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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 the beginning of the novel, what is the first thing that Melissa (George) does when she gets home?
(a) She makes herself a snack and does homework.
(b) She calls Kelly to talk about the ending of Charlotte's Web.
(c) She gets the magazines out and spends time looking at them.
(d) She plays Mario Kart with Scott.

2. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what project is the stage crew working on?
(a) The music.
(b) The props.
(c) The costumes.
(d) The backdrop.

3. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," why does Melissa (George) not agree to practice at lunch?
(a) She is afraid that someone will tell Ms. Udell.
(b) She is having second thoughts about trying out for Charlotte.
(c) She is angry at Kelly.
(d) She does not want people to overhear.

4. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," Kelly uses the expression "al dente." What does this expression translate as?
(a) In front of.
(b) Quickly.
(c) To the tooth.
(d) Dented.

5. What detail of dinner in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), shows how thoughtful Melissa's (George's) mother is about her happiness?
(a) The cut up hot dog.
(b) The ice cream waiting by Melissa's plate after her bath.
(c) The un-toasted hot dog bun.
(d) The extra serving of beans.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what causes Melissa (George) to open her eyes in confusion after she recites her first speech with her eyes closed?

2. In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what does Scott ask Melissa?

3. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Melissa transfer the words "Some Jerk" to?

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

5. On page 5, the narrator tells us that when the bathroom door rattles, "It was as if Scott were rattling George's heart inside her rib cage." This is an example of which technique?

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