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 IV, "Anticipation," what makes Melissa (George) giggle frantically?
(a) Kelly says that Melissa does not actually want to be a girl.
(b) Jeff trips over his own foot.
(c) The recess supervisor takes away Jeff's phone.
(d) Kelly has spaghetti stuck in her hair.

2. 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?
(a) Symbolism.
(b) Simile.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Personification.

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

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

5. 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) He hates surprises.
(d) Just like her Uncle Bill, she believes he has stage fright.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What question does Melissa (George) want to ask her mom at dinner in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend")?

3. In Chapter I, "Secrets," what does Melissa (George) think about the girls in the magazine?

4. Which of Melissa's (George's) classmates used to be her friend but is now one of the bullies?

5. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what silly name does Kelly give herself?

(see the answer key)

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