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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 IV, "Anticipation," what bothers Melissa (George) about Kelly's reaction to her wanting to play Charlotte?
(a) Kelly acts like it is not a big deal.
(b) Kelly is jealous of Melissa's talent.
(c) Kelly just ignores her.
(d) Kelly says that Melissa is not talented enough to get the part.

2. Why does Melissa (George) hope that Mr. and Mrs. Williams do not move away?
(a) Because Mr. Williams is the one who fixes her bike when it breaks down.
(b) Because she will miss Kelly.
(c) Because she earns money doing their yard work.
(d) Because a boy her age might move in.

3. When Kelly says that Melissa (George) isn't a girl, on page 90 of Chapter VI, "Taken," what does Melissa (George) say to Kelly?
(a) "You really don't understand me at all."
(b) "Then neither are you."
(c) "What if I am?"
(d) "Leave me alone."

4. In Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), what do readers learn that Melissa's (George's) mother is opposed to?
(a) Texting at the dinner table.
(b) Scott dating.
(c) Eating meat.
(d) Makeup.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Melissa (George) is trying to hide her magazines from Scott in Chapter I, where does she stash them?

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

3. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what happens when Melissa (George) throws her fork down?

4. What phrase do the girls always use to say good-bye?

5. In the Chapter I, "Secrets," description of Scott, what purpose do details like the hole in his jeans and his months without a haircut serve?

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