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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. Who are Mr. Zuckerman and Mr. Arable?
(a) Characters in Charlotte's Web.
(b) Friends of Kelly's father.
(c) Silly nicknames for Melissa and Kelly.
(d) The two other fourth grade teachers.

2. How does Melissa's (George's) class travel through the school?
(a) In one long line where Melissa always has to stand next to Jeff.
(b) In one long line where Melissa always gets to stand next to Kelly.
(c) In two lines: one for boys and one for girls.
(d) In a loud, disorganized crowd.

3. 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) Allusion.
(d) Metaphor.

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

5. In Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), what upsetting name does Mr. Arden call Melissa (George)?
(a) Sir.
(b) Son.
(c) Mr. Mitchell.
(d) George.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter I, "Secrets," how does Melissa (George) react to Scott's description of the zombie movie?

3. In the beginning of the novel, what is the first thing that Melissa (George) does when she gets home?

4. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what bothers Melissa (George) about Kelly's reaction to her wanting to play Charlotte?

5. According to the beginning of Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), where does Melissa's (George's) father live?

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