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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," what does Melissa tell Kelly that prompts Kelly to say "That's not fair!" (105)?
(a) Melissa tells Kelly that her mother will not let her go in her room anymore.
(b) Melissa tells Kelly about Jeff punching her.
(c) Melissa tells Kelly that her mother will not let her go live with her father permanently.
(d) Melissa tells Kelly about her mother taking the magazines.

2. On page 162 of Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Principal Maldonado whisper to Melissa?
(a) "You're in trouble."
(b) "I'm sorry we didn't understand you."
(c) "My door is always open."
(d) "You will be famous some day."

3. When Kelly says that Melissa (George) isn't a girl, on page 90 of Chapter VI, "Taken," what does Melissa (George) say to Kelly?
(a) "Leave me alone."
(b) "Then neither are you."
(c) "What if I am?"
(d) "You really don't understand me at all."

4. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," why does Scott object to his teacher's plan to have the class dissect a worm?
(a) It is wrong to dissect animals.
(b) It will be gross.
(c) It is scheduled for his birthday.
(d) It will be too much work.

5. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Kelly do as Melissa speaks her first lines as Charlotte?
(a) Shake the ladder as a joke.
(b) Whisper the lines to her.
(c) Start to giggle.
(d) Take pictures.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what does Ms. Udell notice about Melissa (George) as soon as she enters the hallway for her audition?

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

3. 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?

4. In Chapter V, "Auditions," Mrs. Udell congratulates the class on their patience and then does what?

5. In Chapter V, "Auditions," which are the two characters that all students read for their auditions?

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