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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Chapter V ("Auditions") and Chapter VI ("Taken").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what causes Melissa (George) to open her eyes in confusion after she recites her first speech with her eyes closed?
(a) Ms. Udell has pushed back her chair and stood up.
(b) Ms. Udell is laughing.
(c) Ms. Udell starts scolding her.
(d) Ms. Udell does not read her cue for her next line.

2. On page 56 of Chapter IV, "Anticipation," readers are told that one character is "a short, wrinkly prune of a woman with poofy gray hair." What technique is being used, here?
(a) Imagery.
(b) Personification.
(c) Repetition.
(d) Irony.

3. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what happens when Melissa (George) throws her fork down?
(a) Her mother calmly asks her to settle down.
(b) Her mother grounds her.
(c) It bounces and hits Scott.
(d) She breaks a plate.

4. On page 93 of Chapter VI, "Taken," what is Melissa's (George's) mother's first question when she confronts Melissa about the magazines?
(a) "Did you steal them?"
(b) "Are these mine?"
(c) "Are you dressing in my clothes?"
(d) "Are you gay?"

5. After Scott leaves, where does Melissa hide the blue bag?
(a) In Scott's room.
(b) In the basement.
(c) In her closet.
(d) In a bathroom cupboard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Melissa's (George's) classmates used to be her friend but is now one of the bullies?

2. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," who supervises the children at recess?

3. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what are Maddy, Emma, and the other girls doing at recess?

4. What question does Melissa (George) want to ask her mom at dinner in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend")?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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