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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. 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) Hyperbole.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Allusion.
(d) Onomatopoeia.

2. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what good news does Kelly have for Melissa (George)?
(a) Kelly's uncle is coming to visit.
(b) Ms. Udell has said there will not be homework for the weekend.
(c) Her father says that Melissa can come over on the weekend.
(d) She is going to play Charlotte in the school play.

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

4. Where did Melissa (George) get her copy of Girls' Life?
(a) Kelly gave it to her because she felt sorry for Melissa.
(b) Scott's girlfriend gave it to her because she was done with it.
(c) She found it in a recycling bin at the library.
(d) She stole it from the news stand near where her mother works.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what does Kelly say about her father?

2. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," who supervises the children at recess?

3. When Melissa (George) is trying to hide her magazines from Scott in Chapter I, where does she stash them?

4. In Chapter I, "Secrets," Scott tells Melissa that he stopped at home to get what?

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?

(see the answer key)

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