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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 VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what function does the repetition of the word "dragged" serve in the first paragraph?
(a) It emphasizes how miserable Melissa is.
(b) It foreshadows events later in the chapter.
(c) It symbolizes the heaviness of Melissa's heart.
(d) It points out the irony of Melissa's unhappiness.

2. In Chapter VI, "Taken," how does Melissa's (George's) mother say she found the bag of magazines?
(a) She found them while putting away laundry.
(b) She found them while searching Melissa's room.
(c) She found them while looking for something of hers.
(d) She found them while cleaning.

3. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Melissa transfer the words "Some Jerk" to?
(a) Jeff's t-shirt.
(b) The backdrop.
(c) Kelly's costume.
(d) Rick's face.

4. Why does Melissa (George) hope that Mr. and Mrs. Williams do not move away?
(a) Because a boy her age might move in.
(b) Because Mr. Williams is the one who fixes her bike when it breaks down.
(c) Because she will miss Kelly.
(d) Because she earns money doing their yard work.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ms. Udell?

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

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

4. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what are readers told that Kelly smells like?

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

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