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 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 extra serving of beans.
(c) The cut up hot dog.
(d) The un-toasted hot dog bun.

2. When Kelly tells her father to keep his music turned down so she and Melissa (George) can rehearse, how does Mr. Arden react?
(a) He gets angry at her.
(b) He turns the music up.
(c) He agrees.
(d) He gently reminds her that he is the parent.

3. Which is the best description of Melissa's (George's) school?
(a) Orderly.
(b) Relaxed.
(c) Overcrowded.
(d) Chaotic.

4. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what is Ms. Udell's response to Melissa's (George's) choice to not share her journal entry with the class?
(a) She says it is fine for journals to be private.
(b) She takes the journal and reads aloud from it herself.
(c) She says that Melissa will have to share tomorrow.
(d) She fails Melissa on the assignment.

5. The scene in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), where Melissa (George) takes a bath is probably included to show what?
(a) How much more clean she is than Scott.
(b) That Melissa feels dirty after being at Kelly's house.
(c) That her mother controls her like a much younger child.
(d) How uncomfortable she is with her body.