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

2. In Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), why does Melissa go to Kelly's house?
(a) To have dinner.
(b) To ask Kelly's father for advice.
(c) To read magazines and practice makeup.
(d) To practice for auditions.

3. 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 ice cream waiting by Melissa's plate after her bath.
(b) The un-toasted hot dog bun.
(c) The extra serving of beans.
(d) The cut up hot dog.

4. On page 56 of Chapter IV, "Anticipation," readers are told that one character is "a short, wrinkly prune of a woman with poofy gray hair." What technique is being used, here?
(a) Imagery.
(b) Repetition.
(c) Personification.
(d) Irony.

5. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what are readers told that Kelly smells like?
(a) Baby powder and lilac.
(b) Goldfish crackers.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Pencil shavings and oranges.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter I, "Secrets," what does Scott assume that Melissa (George) is looking at in the bathroom?

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

3. What does Melissa's (George's) teacher say in Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," that makes Melissa cry even harder?

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. Which is the best description of Kelly's room?

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