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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 VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what function does the repetition of the word "dragged" serve in the first paragraph?
(a) It foreshadows events later in the chapter.
(b) It emphasizes how miserable Melissa is.
(c) It symbolizes the heaviness of Melissa's heart.
(d) It points out the irony of Melissa's unhappiness.

2. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," Scott says that the idea of Melissa being transgender is weird, but makes sense, because of what?
(a) She kind of looks like a girl.
(b) She is not great at being a boy.
(c) He knows that she likes to wear women's clothing.
(d) He knows that she is more attracted to boys than girls.

3. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what happens when Melissa (George) gets up to get a dictionary?
(a) She gets in trouble for getting out of her seat.
(b) Jeff trips her.
(c) She overhears a part of Kelly's audition.
(d) Jeff and Rick say something mean to her.

4. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," Kelly uses the expression "al dente." What does this expression translate as?
(a) To the tooth.
(b) In front of.
(c) Quickly.
(d) Dented.

5. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what hurtful thing does Melissa (George) say to Kelly?
(a) That Kelly reminds her of Rick.
(b) That she does not want to be friends anymore.
(c) That Kelly is pushy and naive.
(d) That she does not care what Kelly's dad says.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what does Ms. Udell notice about Melissa (George) as soon as she enters the hallway for her audition?

2. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," Melissa sees a "safe space" sign in the principal's office. What does it make her think of?

3. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Kelly say about Melissa thinking she is a girl?

4. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what causes Melissa (George) to open her eyes in confusion after she recites her first speech with her eyes closed?

5. What question does Melissa (George) want to ask her mom at dinner in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend")?

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