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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. What does Melissa (George) try to tell Kelly in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend")?
(a) That she has a crush on a boy.
(b) That she and her mom are not getting along.
(c) That she identifies as a girl.
(d) That Kelly's dad should take better care of her.

2. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what does Scott reveal that he knows?
(a) He knows about Melissa's magazines.
(b) He knows that Jeff keeps calling Melissa a girl.
(c) He knows that Melissa used to try on their mother's clothing.
(d) He knows that she and Kelly have cooked up a secret plan.

3. In the beginning of Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Jeff do to show his anger at Melissa?
(a) Punches her again.
(b) Spits at her.
(c) Makes fun of her in front of the class.
(d) Kills a spider in front of her.

4. 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?
(a) She does not want to get back because she is afraid that her classmates will laugh at her.
(b) She is stopped in the hallway by the principal.
(c) She spends time at her locker, sneaking a peek at one of her magaines.
(d) She really hates writing in her jounral.

5. Where is Melissa's (George's) house key?
(a) She is not allowed to have one.
(b) Lost somewhere at school.
(c) On a giant key ring that she keeps in her back pocket.
(d) Sewn into a pocket of her backpack.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter I, "Secrets," why does Melissa (George) want to keep her stuffed animals and toys?

2. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," Kelly uses the expression "al dente." What does this expression translate as?

3. On page 90 of Chapter VI, "Taken," Melissa (George) stands still, and "The hairs on her arms stood straight up, and the back of her neck tingled." What emotion is Gino depicting, here?

4. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Melissa transfer the words "Some Jerk" to?

5. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Melissa tell Kelly that prompts Kelly to say "That's not fair!" (105)?

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