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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 II, "Charlotte Dies," why does Melissa (George) take a long time to get back to her classroom from her trip to the bathroom?
(a) She is stopped in the hallway by the principal.
(b) She really hates writing in her jounral.
(c) She spends time at her locker, sneaking a peek at one of her magaines.
(d) She does not want to get back because she is afraid that her classmates will laugh at her.

2. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," why does Ms. Udell want the actors to practice in the auditorium?
(a) She is tired of Melissa moping around rehearsal, being upset about not playing Charlotte.
(b) She is trying to keep Melissa apart from Jeff and Rick.
(c) She wants the stage crew to be able to focus on their work without the distraction of hearing lines being read.
(d) She thinks that they could use practice projecting their voices.

3. According to the beginning of Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), where does Melissa's (George's) father live?
(a) In an expensive house on the other side of town.
(b) In Los Angeles, California.
(c) In the other side of the two-unit house.
(d) In the Pocono Mountains, several hours away.

4. In Chapter V, "Auditions," Mrs. Udell congratulates the class on their patience and then does what?
(a) Asks Melissa (George) to come into the hallway for her audition.
(b) Looks at Kelly and winks.
(c) Shakes her head at Melissa (George) and frowns.
(d) Dismisses them.

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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Melissa (George) get her copy of Girls' Life?

2. In Chapter VI, "Taken," what eventually happens to the blue bag full of magazines?

3. In Chapter X, "Transformations," Melissa compliments Kelly's performance as Charlotte; how does Kelly respond?

4. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what is implied by Melissa's mother's comments about being "that kind of gay" (128)?

5. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what plan do Kelly and Melissa come up with?

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