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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. Alex Gino repeats words like "bang" and "thump" when describing Scott moving around the house. What purpose does this serve?
(a) It foreshadows the argument about Scott making too much noise.
(b) It characterizes Melissa (George) as picky, because of how much the noise bothers her.
(c) It highlights the differences between Melissa (George) and Scott.
(d) It reminds us that Scott is a musician.
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) Irony.
(b) Repetition.
(c) Personification.
(d) Imagery.
3. In Chapter VI, "Taken," what does George (Melissa) do on the way to school?
(a) Count telephone poles.
(b) Send a mean text message to Kelly.
(c) Cry.
(d) Reread Charlotte's Web.
4. 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 is stopped in the hallway by the principal.
(b) She really hates writing in her jounral.
(c) She does not want to get back because she is afraid that her classmates will laugh at her.
(d) She spends time at her locker, sneaking a peek at one of her magaines.
5. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what does Kelly criticize at lunchtime?
(a) The noise of the other students.
(b) The food.
(c) Her father.
(d) Ms. Udell.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what bothers Melissa (George) about Kelly's reaction to her wanting to play Charlotte?
2. In Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), what upsetting name does Mr. Arden call Melissa (George)?
3. What is "Super Special Surprise" ?
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," why does Melissa (George) want to keep her stuffed animals and toys?
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