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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Chapter IX ("Dinner at Arnie's") and Chapter X ("Transformations").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Jeff say that he would do to a talking spider?
(a) Train it to swear.
(b) Squash it.
(c) Try to make money from it.
(d) Ask it why it is such a freak.

2. In the Chapter I, "Secrets," description of Scott, what purpose do details like the hole in his jeans and his months without a haircut serve?
(a) These details show that Scott is comfortable with male gender norms.
(b) These details show that Scott is often dirty and sloppy.
(c) These details show that Melissa (George) does not really like her brother.
(d) These details show that Melissa (George) is judgmental about her brother's appearance.

3. 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 cleaning.
(d) She found them while looking for something of hers.

4. According to the beginning of Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), where does Melissa's (George's) father live?
(a) In the Pocono Mountains, several hours away.
(b) In an expensive house on the other side of town.
(c) In Los Angeles, California.
(d) In the other side of the two-unit house.

5. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what does Melissa (George) notice about the girls' auditions?
(a) There is a lot of laughter coming from the hallway.
(b) The girls all seem happy and confident.
(c) They seem to take much longer than the boys' auditions.
(d) They do not seem to be going very well.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Melissa's (George's) teacher say in Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," that makes Melissa cry even harder?

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

3. Why does Melissa (George) hope that Mr. and Mrs. Williams do not move away?

4. In Chapter V, "Auditions," Mrs. Udell congratulates the class on their patience and then does what?

5. In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what does Scott ask Melissa?

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