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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. Where did Melissa (George) get her copy of Girls' Life?
(a) Scott's girlfriend gave it to her because she was done with it.
(b) She stole it from the news stand near where her mother works.
(c) She found it in a recycling bin at the library.
(d) Kelly gave it to her because she felt sorry for Melissa.

2. What phrase do the girls always use to say good-bye?
(a) Ice cream at my place?
(b) Bye now, purple cow.
(c) Later, Alligator.
(d) One-two-three...zoot.

3. At the very end of Chapter X, "Transformations," what is Melissa doing in her room?
(a) Twirling around and dancing.
(b) Looking at the one magazine she rescued from her mother's room.
(c) Crying.
(d) Talking to Kelly on the phone.

4. In the beginning of Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), how does Melissa (George) get to Kelly's house?
(a) Scott gives her a ride.
(b) She walks.
(c) She takes a city bus.
(d) She rides her bike.

5. 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 Melissa (George) does not really like her brother.
(c) These details show that Melissa (George) is judgmental about her brother's appearance.
(d) These details show that Scott is often dirty and sloppy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what happens when Melissa (George) gets up to get a dictionary?

2. In Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), why does Melissa go to Kelly's house?

3. In Chapter VI, "Taken," there is another scene where Melissa (George) is coming home and struggling to get the door open. What is the function of this scene?

4. In Chapter VI, "Taken," there is a scene that reminds readers of what earlier scene?

5. In Chapter X, "Transformations," who stops Ms. Udell from coming to scold Melissa?

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