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

2. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what worry does Melissa's mother share?
(a) Melissa's father will never accept her.
(b) Being transgender is against their religion.
(c) Starting fights is a symptom that shows how much Melissa is hurting.
(d) There are a lot of bullies in the world.

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

4. In the beginning of the novel, what is the first thing that Melissa (George) does when she gets home?
(a) She plays Mario Kart with Scott.
(b) She calls Kelly to talk about the ending of Charlotte's Web.
(c) She gets the magazines out and spends time looking at them.
(d) She makes herself a snack and does homework.

5. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," why does Melissa paint a web around the words "Some Jerk"?
(a) To make it creepy.
(b) To suggest that she is like Charlotte.
(c) To practice for when she makes the signs for Kelly.
(d) To show Jeff how smart spiders are.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," when does Melissa (George) agree to practice with Kelly?

2. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Ms. Udell announce after the lunchtime recess?

3. Which of Melissa's (George's) classmates used to be her friend but is now one of the bullies?

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

5. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," Mr. Jackson compares the stage crew to which Charlotte's Web character?

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