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

2. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what are readers told that Kelly smells like?
(a) Baby powder and lilac.
(b) Pencil shavings and oranges.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Goldfish crackers.

3. How does Melissa's (George's) class travel through the school?
(a) In one long line where Melissa always gets to stand next to Kelly.
(b) In two lines: one for boys and one for girls.
(c) In one long line where Melissa always has to stand next to Jeff.
(d) In a loud, disorganized crowd.

4. What detail of dinner in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), shows how thoughtful Melissa's (George's) mother is about her happiness?
(a) The ice cream waiting by Melissa's plate after her bath.
(b) The cut up hot dog.
(c) The extra serving of beans.
(d) The un-toasted hot dog bun.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), what upsetting name does Mr. Arden call Melissa (George)?

2. Why does Melissa (George) hope that Mr. and Mrs. Williams do not move away?

3. In Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), what does Kelly say was once true about the theater?

4. What does Melissa's (George's) teacher say in Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," that makes Melissa cry even harder?

5. In Chapter I, "Secrets," what does Melissa (George) think about the girls in the magazine?

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