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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapter III ("Acting Is Just Pretend") and Chapter IV ("Anticipation").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), what do readers learn that Melissa's (George's) mother is opposed to?
(a) Scott dating.
(b) Texting at the dinner table.
(c) Makeup.
(d) Eating meat.

2. When Melissa is crying and readers are told that one of her teardrops "spread into a spiderweb on the page," (12), what technique is being used?
(a) Onomatopoeia.
(b) Hyperbole.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Allusion.

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

4. What does Melissa (George) call Kelly's dad?
(a) "Mr. Arden."
(b) "The Weirdo."
(c) Nothing. She cannot figure out what to call him.
(d) "Kelly's Dad."

5. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what does Kelly criticize at lunchtime?
(a) The noise of the other students.
(b) Ms. Udell.
(c) Her father.
(d) The food.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Scott leaves, where does Melissa hide the blue bag?

2. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," when does Melissa (George) agree to practice with Kelly?

3. In the beginning of Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), how does Melissa (George) get to Kelly's house?

4. Which is the best description of Melissa's (George's) school?

5. 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?

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