This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6: Chapter XI ("Invitations") and Chapter XII ("Melissa Goes to the Zoo").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what is implied when Melissa finds her mother sitting in front of her laptop after school?
(a) Her mother has been doing some research on transgender people.
(b) Her mother is overworked and stressed.
(c) Her mother spends too much time on the computer and not enough time with her children.
(d) Her mother is chatting online with friends, looking for some support.

2. In Chapter X, "Transformations," who stops Ms. Udell from coming to scold Melissa?
(a) Mr. Jackson.
(b) Kelly.
(c) Melissa's mother.
(d) Principal Maldonado.

3. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what job does Melissa volunteer for?
(a) Pulling the curtain.
(b) Being the understudy for the role of Charlotte.
(c) Being Kelly's backstage helper.
(d) Selling tickets for the evening performance.

4. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Melissa tell Kelly that prompts Kelly to say "That's not fair!" (105)?
(a) Melissa tells Kelly that her mother will not let her go in her room anymore.
(b) Melissa tells Kelly about Jeff punching her.
(c) Melissa tells Kelly about her mother taking the magazines.
(d) Melissa tells Kelly that her mother will not let her go live with her father permanently.

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