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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. What is "Super Special Surprise" ?
(a) A present Kelly is planning for Melissa.
(b) One of Mr. Arden's songs.
(c) Fried leftovers.
(d) A prank that Jeff has planned for audition day.

2. In Chapter I, "Secrets," Scott tells Melissa that he stopped at home to get what?
(a) Mario Kart.
(b) Dinner.
(c) A zombie movie.
(d) Some money.

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

4. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what does Kelly say about her father?
(a) Just like her Uncle Bill, she believes he has stage fright.
(b) She thinks he is different from other artists.
(c) He hates surprises.
(d) He is weird.

5. 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) Imagery.
(c) Personification.
(d) Repetition.

Short Answer Questions

1. The scene in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), where Melissa (George) takes a bath is probably included to show what?

2. In Chapter I, "Secrets," why does Melissa (George) want to keep her stuffed animals and toys?

3. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what does Kelly criticize at lunchtime?

4. In the beginning of the novel, what is the first thing that Melissa (George) does when she gets home?

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

(see the answer key)

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