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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 IV, "Anticipation," when does Melissa (George) agree to practice with Kelly?
(a) After school.
(b) At recess.
(c) She doesn't agree, because she doesn't want to practice.
(d) On the weekend.

2. In the very end of Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," Melissa thinks what about Scott?
(a) It is frustrating that he assumed she was gay without talking to her about it.
(b) At least now he will stop teasing her about Kelly being her girlfriend.
(c) He accepted her explanation of her gender more easily than she guessed he would.
(d) She is very glad to have him as an older brother.

3. In Chapter X, "Transformations," how do Melissa's classmates react to her surprise performance?
(a) They make fun of her and call her a "girl."
(b) Some think she is doing something wrong, but most are supportive.
(c) They do not seem to really notice the switch.
(d) They immediately go get Ms. Udell.

4. In Chapter V, "Auditions," which are the two characters that all students read for their auditions?
(a) Charlotte and Fern's father.
(b) Charlotte and Fern.
(c) Charlotte and Wilbur.
(d) Charlotte and Templeton.

5. 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?
(a) It echoes the beginning of the book and reminds us that Melissa has made a lot of progress and now has nothing to fear.
(b) It echoes the beginning of the book and reminds us of the magazines and Melissa's fears about being caught with them.
(c) It reminds us that Melissa is an independent and competent child who can solve her own problems.
(d) It reminds us that Melissa is completely alone, both literally and metaphorically.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter VI, "Taken," how does Melissa's (George's) mother say she found the bag of magazines?

2. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what does Kelly jokingly suggest Melissa will use as a defense against bullies?

3. In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," how does Melissa react to her mom's cold behavior?

4. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what is Principal Maldonado trying to say to Melissa's mother without saying it openly?

5. In Chapter VI, "Taken," what eventually happens to the blue bag full of magazines?

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