1. 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 does not want to get back because she is afraid that her classmates will laugh at her.
(b) She spends time at her locker, sneaking a peek at one of her magaines.
(c) She really hates writing in her jounral.
(d) She is stopped in the hallway by the principal.

2. In Chapter VI, "Taken," what does Melissa's (George's) mother forbid?
(a) Using the phone or computer for one month.
(b) Collecting more magazines.
(c) Wearing her clothes or going in her room.
(d) Any more discussion of Melissa's gender identity.

3. In Chapter V, "Auditions," Who supervises Ms. Udell's class while the auditions are taking place?
(a) Mrs. Fields.
(b) Ms. Mitchell.
(c) Mr. Jackson.
(d) Principal Maldonado.

4. In Chapter VI, "Taken," there is another scene where Melissa (George) is coming home and struggling to get the door open. What is the function of this scene?
(a) It echoes the beginning of the book and reminds us of the magazines and Melissa's fears about being caught with them.
(b) It echoes the beginning of the book and reminds us that Melissa has made a lot of progress and now has nothing to fear.
(c) It reminds us that Melissa is completely alone, both literally and metaphorically.
(d) It reminds us that Melissa is an independent and competent child who can solve her own problems.

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) Personification.
(b) Irony.
(c) Imagery.
(d) Repetition.