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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter VII ("Time Drags When You're Miserable") and Chapter VII ("Some Jerk").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what project is the stage crew working on?
(a) The costumes.
(b) The music.
(c) The props.
(d) The backdrop.

2. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what good news does Kelly have for Melissa (George)?
(a) Kelly's uncle is coming to visit.
(b) She is going to play Charlotte in the school play.
(c) Her father says that Melissa can come over on the weekend.
(d) Ms. Udell has said there will not be homework for the weekend.

3. When Kelly and Melissa (George) practice their auditions in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), why does Melissa end up reading Charlotte's lines for most of the end of their practice?
(a) Melissa insists on doing it because she loves the part of Charlotte so much.
(b) Kelly says that she wants to read Wilbur and that Melissa is a better Charlotte than she is.
(c) Melissa begins to cry whenever she looks at the "Wilbur" script.
(d) Kelly does not care because she does not really want to be in the play, anyway.

4. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," who is wearing a t-shirt that says "I'm Having a Whale of a Time" (103)?
(a) Melissa.
(b) Mrs. Fields.
(c) Jeff.
(d) Kelly.

5. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what is distinctive about the index cards that Ms. Udell distributes to her students?
(a) Some are much larger than others.
(b) They are colored pink for girls and blue for boys.
(c) They are stained with coffee.
(d) They are shaped like pigs.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," why does Ms. Udell want the actors to practice in the auditorium?

2. In Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), what upsetting name does Mr. Arden call Melissa (George)?

3. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what does Melissa (George) notice about the girls' auditions?

4. In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," how does Melissa react to her mom's cold behavior?

5. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what makes Melissa (George) giggle frantically?

(see the answer key)

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