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. Alex Gino repeats words like "bang" and "thump" when describing Scott moving around the house. What purpose does this serve?
(a) It characterizes Melissa (George) as picky, because of how much the noise bothers her.
(b) It reminds us that Scott is a musician.
(c) It foreshadows the argument about Scott making too much noise.
(d) It highlights the differences between Melissa (George) and Scott.

2. 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) Allusion.
(c) Hyperbole.
(d) Metaphor.

3. 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?
(a) They will not be allowed to audition.
(b) Their parents will be called.
(c) They will serve detention.
(d) They will have to write an extra journal entry, about "responsibility."

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

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