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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 V, "Auditions," what happens when Melissa (George) throws her fork down?
(a) She breaks a plate.
(b) Her mother grounds her.
(c) It bounces and hits Scott.
(d) Her mother calmly asks her to settle down.

2. At the end of Chapter III, "Acting Is Just Pretend," what does Melissa's (George's) mother give her before bed?
(a) A new copy of Charlotte's Web.
(b) Chocolate milk.
(c) A wristwatch that belonged to her father.
(d) A kiss.

3. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what causes Melissa (George) to open her eyes in confusion after she recites her first speech with her eyes closed?
(a) Ms. Udell is laughing.
(b) Ms. Udell has pushed back her chair and stood up.
(c) Ms. Udell starts scolding her.
(d) Ms. Udell does not read her cue for her next line.

4. Who are Mr. Zuckerman and Mr. Arable?
(a) Friends of Kelly's father.
(b) Silly nicknames for Melissa and Kelly.
(c) The two other fourth grade teachers.
(d) Characters in Charlotte's Web.

5. 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 plays Mario Kart with Scott.
(d) She gets the magazines out and spends time looking at them.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," why does Melissa (George) take a long time to get back to her classroom from her trip to the bathroom?

2. In Chapter VI, "Taken," what does Melissa's (George's) mother forbid?

3. Chapter VI, "Taken," starts with what event that disrupts the usual household routine?

4. In Chapter I, "Secrets," it is implied that Melissa (George) hides her ChapStick in the spring because of what?

5. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what good news does Kelly have for Melissa (George)?

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