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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 III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), what do readers learn that Melissa's (George's) mother is opposed to?
(a) Makeup.
(b) Texting at the dinner table.
(c) Scott dating.
(d) Eating meat.

2. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," Kelly uses the expression "al dente." What does this expression translate as?
(a) Quickly.
(b) Dented.
(c) In front of.
(d) To the tooth.

3. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," who supervises the children at recess?
(a) Mr. Jackson.
(b) Mr. Arden.
(c) Ms. Udell
(d) Mrs. Fields.

4. Where did Melissa (George) get her copy of Girls' Life?
(a) Kelly gave it to her because she felt sorry for Melissa.
(b) She stole it from the news stand near where her mother works.
(c) She found it in a recycling bin at the library.
(d) Scott's girlfriend gave it to her because she was done with it.

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?
(a) She really hates writing in her jounral.
(b) She is stopped in the hallway by the principal.
(c) She spends time at her locker, sneaking a peek at one of her magaines.
(d) She does not want to get back because she is afraid that her classmates will laugh at her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Ms. Udell?

3. At the beginning of Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what makes Melissa cry in class?

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

5. In Chapter I, "Secrets," it is implied that Melissa (George) hides her ChapStick in the spring because of what?

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