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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. What question does Melissa (George) want to ask her mom at dinner in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend")?
(a) What if I'm a girl?
(b) Why does Kelly's dad not take better care of her?
(c) Where is Scott?
(d) Do you think it is okay for me to play Charlotte?

2. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what does Kelly criticize at lunchtime?
(a) The noise of the other students.
(b) Ms. Udell.
(c) Her father.
(d) The food.

3. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what makes Melissa (George) giggle frantically?
(a) The recess supervisor takes away Jeff's phone.
(b) Kelly has spaghetti stuck in her hair.
(c) Kelly says that Melissa does not actually want to be a girl.
(d) Jeff trips over his own foot.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what good news does Kelly have for Melissa (George)?

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

3. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what are readers told that Kelly smells like?

4. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what is Ms. Udell's response to Melissa's (George's) choice to not share her journal entry with the class?

5. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," when Melissa (George) hesitates to tell Kelly something, what does Kelly threaten to do?

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