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

2. The scene in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), where Melissa (George) takes a bath is probably included to show what?
(a) That Melissa feels dirty after being at Kelly's house.
(b) How uncomfortable she is with her body.
(c) That her mother controls her like a much younger child.
(d) How much more clean she is than Scott.

3. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," when does Melissa (George) agree to practice with Kelly?
(a) On the weekend.
(b) After school.
(c) She doesn't agree, because she doesn't want to practice.
(d) At recess.

4. When Kelly and Melissa (George) practice their auditions in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), why does Melissa end up reading Charlotte's lines for most of the end of their practice?
(a) Melissa begins to cry whenever she looks at the "Wilbur" script.
(b) Kelly says that she wants to read Wilbur and that Melissa is a better Charlotte than she is.
(c) Kelly does not care because she does not really want to be in the play, anyway.
(d) Melissa insists on doing it because she loves the part of Charlotte so much.

5. 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 does not want people to overhear.
(c) She is afraid that someone will tell Ms. Udell.
(d) She is angry at Kelly.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter I, "Secrets," Scott tells Melissa that he stopped at home to get what?

3. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," Kelly uses the expression "al dente." What does this expression translate as?

4. Which is the best description of Kelly's room?

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

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