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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. On page 112 of Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," we are told that "The canvas stuck to itself and crackled as the students unfolded it." This is an example of what technique?
(a) Irony.
(b) Imagery.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Parallelism.

2. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what does Kelly say about her father?
(a) He hates surprises.
(b) He is weird.
(c) Just like her Uncle Bill, she believes he has stage fright.
(d) She thinks he is different from other artists.

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

4. What is "Super Special Surprise" ?
(a) A prank that Jeff has planned for audition day.
(b) One of Mr. Arden's songs.
(c) A present Kelly is planning for Melissa.
(d) Fried leftovers.

5. What phrase do the girls always use to say good-bye?
(a) Bye now, purple cow.
(b) Ice cream at my place?
(c) One-two-three...zoot.
(d) Later, Alligator.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what color does Melissa (George) want to choose for her journal entry, and what color does she actually choose?

2. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Melissa tell Kelly that prompts Kelly to say "That's not fair!" (105)?

3. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what two things does Kelly apologize for?

4. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what does Ms. Udell say to anyone who is focused on the play instead of on their work during the morning?

5. In the beginning of Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," how does Kelly treat Melissa?

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