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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," why does Melissa (George) not agree to practice at lunch?
(a) She is angry at Kelly.
(b) She is having second thoughts about trying out for Charlotte.
(c) She does not want people to overhear.
(d) She is afraid that someone will tell Ms. Udell.

2. According to the beginning of Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), where does Melissa's (George's) father live?
(a) In Los Angeles, California.
(b) In an expensive house on the other side of town.
(c) In the Pocono Mountains, several hours away.
(d) In the other side of the two-unit house.

3. 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) Imagery.
(d) Personification.

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

5. In Chapter I, "Secrets," how does Melissa (George) react to Scott's description of the zombie movie?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She asks to borrow it.
(c) She cries.
(d) She thinks it is gross.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what does the teacher tell Jeff and Rick?

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

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

4. In Chapter VI, "Taken," who ends up getting the role of Charlotte?

5. What does Melissa's (George's) teacher say in Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," that makes Melissa cry even harder?

(see the answer key)

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