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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Chapter I ("Secrets") and Chapter II ("Charlotte Dies").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Melissa's (George's) class travel through the school?
(a) In a loud, disorganized crowd.
(b) In two lines: one for boys and one for girls.
(c) In one long line where Melissa always has to stand next to Jeff.
(d) In one long line where Melissa always gets to stand next to Kelly.

2. 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 really hates writing in her jounral.
(b) She spends time at her locker, sneaking a peek at one of her magaines.
(c) She does not want to get back because she is afraid that her classmates will laugh at her.
(d) She is stopped in the hallway by the principal.

3. In the Chapter I, "Secrets," description of Scott, what purpose do details like the hole in his jeans and his months without a haircut serve?
(a) These details show that Scott is comfortable with male gender norms.
(b) These details show that Scott is often dirty and sloppy.
(c) These details show that Melissa (George) is judgmental about her brother's appearance.
(d) These details show that Melissa (George) does not really like her brother.

4. At the beginning of Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," we are told that Melissa (George) rubs her eyes until "rows and rows of tiny triangles twirled and twinkled in the darkness" (Gino 11). What technique is being used here?
(a) Rhyme.
(b) Alliteration.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Hyperbole.

5. At the beginning of Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what makes Melissa cry in class?
(a) Charlotte's death.
(b) Her teacher's unfair punishment.
(c) Kelly's refusal to stand up for her.
(d) A cruel note from Alex.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Melissa's (George's) teacher say in Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," that makes Melissa cry even harder?

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

3. After Scott leaves, where does Melissa hide the blue bag?

4. In Chapter I, "Secrets," why does Melissa (George) want to keep her stuffed animals and toys?

5. In Chapter I, "Secrets," how does Melissa (George) react to Scott's description of the zombie movie?

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