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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. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what silly name does Kelly give herself?
(a) Templeton.
(b) Kelly the All-Wonderful and All-Knowing.
(c) Zoot.
(d) Kelly the Fabulous Fourth Grader.

2. In Chapter I, "Secrets," why does Melissa (George) want to keep her stuffed animals and toys?
(a) She needs them to hide her magazines.
(b) She still plays with them.
(c) Her father gave them to her before he moved out.
(d) The stuffed animals are the only toy that seems like a "girl" toy to her.

3. Which of Melissa's (George's) classmates used to be her friend but is now one of the bullies?
(a) Rick.
(b) Kelly.
(c) Jeff.
(d) Avery.

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

5. Where is Melissa's (George's) house key?
(a) Sewn into a pocket of her backpack.
(b) She is not allowed to have one.
(c) Lost somewhere at school.
(d) On a giant key ring that she keeps in her back pocket.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of the novel, what is the first thing that Melissa (George) does when she gets home?

2. What phrase do the girls always use to say good-bye?

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

4. When Melissa is crying and readers are told that one of her teardrops "spread into a spiderweb on the page," (12), what technique is being used?

5. 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?

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