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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. After Scott leaves, where does Melissa hide the blue bag?
(a) In a bathroom cupboard.
(b) In Scott's room.
(c) In the basement.
(d) In her closet.

2. In Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), what upsetting name does Mr. Arden call Melissa (George)?
(a) Son.
(b) George.
(c) Mr. Mitchell.
(d) Sir.

3. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Jeff accuse Rick of being?
(a) A liar.
(b) A girl.
(c) A pig.
(d) A suck-up.

4. When Kelly tells her father to keep his music turned down so she and Melissa (George) can rehearse, how does Mr. Arden react?
(a) He gets angry at her.
(b) He agrees.
(c) He turns the music up.
(d) He gently reminds her that he is the parent.

5. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what two things does Kelly apologize for?
(a) Getting mad about Melissa's comment about her dad and about Melissa refusing to pose for pictures.
(b) Getting mad about Melissa's refusing to pose for pictures and getting the role of Charlotte.
(c) Getting the role of Charlotte and ignoring Melissa.
(d) Ignoring Melissa and getting mad about Melissa's comment about her dad.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Rick do when Jeff is about to punch Melissa?

2. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what does Ms. Udell notice about Melissa (George) as soon as she enters the hallway for her audition?

3. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," which action of Kelly's reveals how much she cares about Melissa?

4. In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what is likely to be Scott's unstated reason for spending time with Melissa?

5. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what are Maddy, Emma, and the other girls doing at recess?

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