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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 VIII, "Some Jerk," there is a scene where Melissa gets irritated with Kelly for always trying to pose and direct her when she's taking pictures. How does this scene function in the overall plot?
(a) It engages the reader by employing vivid sensory detail.
(b) It foreshadows the much larger fight that the two girls have at the end of the chapter.
(c) It is symbolic of Melissa's growing conviction that she has the right to truly be herself.
(d) It reveals character by showing us a new detail of the friendship between the two girls.

2. What does Melissa (George) try to tell Kelly in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend")?
(a) That she and her mom are not getting along.
(b) That she has a crush on a boy.
(c) That she identifies as a girl.
(d) That Kelly's dad should take better care of her.

3. What phrase do the girls always use to say good-bye?
(a) Later, Alligator.
(b) Bye now, purple cow.
(c) One-two-three...zoot.
(d) Ice cream at my place?

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

5. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Ms. Udell threaten to do if the class will not settle down?
(a) Assign extra homework.
(b) Cancel recess.
(c) Cancel the play.
(d) Call their parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Melissa (George) hope that Mr. and Mrs. Williams do not move away?

2. 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?

3. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what does Kelly say about her father?

4. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," Kelly uses the expression "al dente." What does this expression translate as?

5. Alex Gino repeats words like "bang" and "thump" when describing Scott moving around the house. What purpose does this serve?

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