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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapter III ("Acting Is Just Pretend") and Chapter IV ("Anticipation").

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," why does Melissa (George) not agree to practice at lunch?
(a) She is having second thoughts about trying out for Charlotte.
(b) She is angry at Kelly.
(c) She is afraid that someone will tell Ms. Udell.
(d) She does not want people to overhear.

3. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," when Melissa (George) hesitates to tell Kelly something, what does Kelly threaten to do?
(a) Have beasts suck out Melissa's brains.
(b) Punch Melissa in the stomach.
(c) Tell everyone that she is really a girl.
(d) Refuse to rehearse with Melissa.

4. In Chapter I, "Secrets," how does Melissa (George) react to Scott's description of the zombie movie?
(a) She asks to borrow it.
(b) She thinks it is gross.
(c) She laughs.
(d) She cries.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the beginning of Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), where does Melissa's (George's) father live?

3. 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?

4. 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?

5. At the end of Chapter III, "Acting Is Just Pretend," what does Melissa's (George's) mother give her before bed?

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