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

2. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what good news does Kelly have for Melissa (George)?
(a) Ms. Udell has said there will not be homework for the weekend.
(b) Kelly's uncle is coming to visit.
(c) Her father says that Melissa can come over on the weekend.
(d) She is going to play Charlotte in the school play.

3. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what does the teacher tell Jeff and Rick?
(a) They need to stop disturbing the class.
(b) Death is serious.
(c) They are terrible people.
(d) They need to just humor "George."

4. In Chapter VI, "Taken," there is a scene that reminds readers of what earlier scene?
(a) Melissa arriving home from school and trying to open the door in Chapter I, "Secrets."
(b) Scott teaching Melissa about Kelly being her girlfriend in Chapter V, "Auditions."
(c) Kelly taking pictures in Chapter III, "Acting Is Just Pretend."
(d) Melissa's mother preparing chocolate milk for her in Chapter III, "Acting Is Just Pretend."

5. In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what does Scott ask Melissa?
(a) He asks why she decided not to audition for the play.
(b) He asks why their mother is so upset.
(c) He asks if she is having a problem with her "girlfriend," Kelly.
(d) He asks if she is a girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Kelly and Melissa (George) practice their auditions in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), why does Melissa end up reading Charlotte's lines for most of the end of their practice?

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

3. What question does Melissa (George) want to ask her mom at dinner in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend")?

4. Who are Mr. Zuckerman and Mr. Arable?

5. In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what is likely to be Scott's unstated reason for spending time with Melissa?

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