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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) Kelly the All-Wonderful and All-Knowing.
(b) Templeton.
(c) Zoot.
(d) Kelly the Fabulous Fourth Grader.

2. After Scott leaves, where does Melissa hide the blue bag?
(a) In Scott's room.
(b) In the basement.
(c) In her closet.
(d) In a bathroom cupboard.

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 Melissa (George) does not really like her brother.
(b) These details show that Scott is often dirty and sloppy.
(c) These details show that Scott is comfortable with male gender norms.
(d) These details show that Melissa (George) is judgmental about her brother's appearance.

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) Metaphor.
(c) Hyperbole.
(d) Alliteration.

5. Who are Mr. Zuckerman and Mr. Arable?
(a) Silly nicknames for Melissa and Kelly.
(b) Characters in Charlotte's Web.
(c) The two other fourth grade teachers.
(d) Friends of Kelly's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what does the teacher tell Jeff and Rick?

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?

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

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

5. How does Melissa's (George's) class travel through the school?

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