1. 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) Hyperbole.
(b) Rhyme.
(c) Alliteration.
(d) Metaphor.

2. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what does the teacher tell Jeff and Rick?
(a) They are terrible people.
(b) They need to just humor "George."
(c) They need to stop disturbing the class.
(d) Death is serious.

3. Who is Ms. Udell?
(a) The school secretary.
(b) Melissa's fourth grade teacher.
(c) The teacher of the other fourth grade classroom.
(d) Kelly's mother.

4. In Chapter I, "Secrets," what does Scott assume that Melissa (George) is looking at in the bathroom?
(a) Teen magazines.
(b) Her new hairstyle.
(c) Makeup.
(d) Pornography.

5. When Melissa (George) is trying to hide her magazines from Scott in Chapter I, where does she stash them?
(a) Under a rug.
(b) Under her shirt.
(c) In the towel cupboard.
(d) In the shower.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 5, the narrator tells us that when the bathroom door rattles, "It was as if Scott were rattling George's heart inside her rib cage." This is an example of which technique?

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

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 good news does Kelly have for Melissa (George)?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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