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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 the beginning of the novel, what is the first thing that Melissa (George) does when she gets home?
(a) She makes herself a snack and does homework.
(b) She calls Kelly to talk about the ending of Charlotte's Web.
(c) She gets the magazines out and spends time looking at them.
(d) She plays Mario Kart with Scott.

2. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what does Ms. Udell notice about Melissa (George) as soon as she enters the hallway for her audition?
(a) She has forgotten to bring a chair with her.
(b) She seems especially excited.
(c) She does not have the sheet of dialogue with her.
(d) She is very nervous.

3. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what disgusting thing does Scott talk about at the dinner table?
(a) Seeing a car accident.
(b) Vomit.
(c) Dissecting a frog.
(d) Urine.

4. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what does the teacher tell Jeff and Rick?
(a) They are terrible people.
(b) They need to just humor "George."
(c) Death is serious.
(d) They need to stop disturbing the class.

5. What does Melissa (George) call Kelly's dad?
(a) "Mr. Arden."
(b) "The Weirdo."
(c) Nothing. She cannot figure out what to call him.
(d) "Kelly's Dad."

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what is the first reaction that Ms. Udell has to Melissa's (George's) audition?

2. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what hurtful thing does Melissa (George) say to Kelly?

3. In Chapter VI, "Taken," what does George (Melissa) do on the way to school?

4. In Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), why does Melissa go to Kelly's house?

5. On page 5, the narrator tells us that when the bathroom door rattles, "It was as if Scott were rattling George's heart inside her rib cage." This is an example of which technique?

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