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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Chapter IX ("Dinner at Arnie's") and Chapter X ("Transformations").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what does Ms. Udell notice about Melissa (George) as soon as she enters the hallway for her audition?
(a) She seems especially excited.
(b) She is very nervous.
(c) She has forgotten to bring a chair with her.
(d) She does not have the sheet of dialogue with her.

2. Why does Melissa (George) hope that Mr. and Mrs. Williams do not move away?
(a) Because Mr. Williams is the one who fixes her bike when it breaks down.
(b) Because a boy her age might move in.
(c) Because she will miss Kelly.
(d) Because she earns money doing their yard work.

3. In Chapter I, "Secrets," it is implied that Melissa (George) hides her ChapStick in the spring because of what?
(a) Scott is always taking her things and ruining them.
(b) She thinks that her mother would realize that she is using it like lipgloss.
(c) She knows that her mother will use it all up.
(d) Her mother thinks that using ChapStick is bad for you.

4. In the beginning of Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), how does Melissa (George) get to Kelly's house?
(a) She takes a city bus.
(b) Scott gives her a ride.
(c) She walks.
(d) She rides her bike.

5. In Chapter VI, "Taken," there is another scene where Melissa (George) is coming home and struggling to get the door open. What is the function of this scene?
(a) It reminds us that Melissa is an independent and competent child who can solve her own problems.
(b) It echoes the beginning of the book and reminds us that Melissa has made a lot of progress and now has nothing to fear.
(c) It echoes the beginning of the book and reminds us of the magazines and Melissa's fears about being caught with them.
(d) It reminds us that Melissa is completely alone, both literally and metaphorically.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," Scott says that the idea of Melissa being transgender is weird, but makes sense, because of what?

2. What kind of creature is Wilbur, from Charlotte's Web?

3. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what are readers told that Kelly smells like?

4. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what does Kelly jokingly suggest Melissa will use as a defense against bullies?

5. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what is Scott's first guess about what Melissa told their mother?

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