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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 I, "Secrets," it is implied that Melissa (George) hides her ChapStick in the spring because of what?
(a) Scott is always taking her things and ruining them.
(b) She knows that her mother will use it all up.
(c) Her mother thinks that using ChapStick is bad for you.
(d) She thinks that her mother would realize that she is using it like lipgloss.

2. Alex Gino repeats words like "bang" and "thump" when describing Scott moving around the house. What purpose does this serve?
(a) It reminds us that Scott is a musician.
(b) It foreshadows the argument about Scott making too much noise.
(c) It characterizes Melissa (George) as picky, because of how much the noise bothers her.
(d) It highlights the differences between Melissa (George) and Scott.

3. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what does Kelly say about her father?
(a) He is weird.
(b) She thinks he is different from other artists.
(c) Just like her Uncle Bill, she believes he has stage fright.
(d) He hates surprises.

4. In Chapter V, "Auditions," which spot does Melissa (George) get in the auditions?
(a) The one right after Jeff.
(b) The one right after Kelly.
(c) Last.
(d) First.

5. Chapter VI, "Taken," starts with what event that disrupts the usual household routine?
(a) The car will not start.
(b) The family dog is missing.
(c) Melissa gets a strange phone call.
(d) Melissa's mom oversleeps.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what does Ms. Udell say to anyone who is focused on the play instead of on their work during the morning?

2. When Kelly says that Melissa (George) isn't a girl, on page 90 of Chapter VI, "Taken," what does Melissa (George) say to Kelly?

3. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what bothers Melissa (George) about Kelly's reaction to her wanting to play Charlotte?

4. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," Mr. Jackson compares the stage crew to which Charlotte's Web character?

5. On page 90 of Chapter VI, "Taken," Melissa (George) stands still, and "The hairs on her arms stood straight up, and the back of her neck tingled." What emotion is Gino depicting, here?

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