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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 I, "Secrets," why does Melissa (George) want to keep her stuffed animals and toys?
(a) Her father gave them to her before he moved out.
(b) The stuffed animals are the only toy that seems like a "girl" toy to her.
(c) She needs them to hide her magazines.
(d) She still plays with them.

2. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what memory from Melissa's early childhood do she and her mother talk about?
(a) Melissa playing on the swing.
(b) Melissa putting on makeup.
(c) Melissa cutting pictures out of "women's" magazines.
(d) Melissa wanting to be a ballerina.

3. On page 56 of Chapter IV, "Anticipation," readers are told that one character is "a short, wrinkly prune of a woman with poofy gray hair." What technique is being used, here?
(a) Irony.
(b) Repetition.
(c) Imagery.
(d) Personification.

4. What is "Super Special Surprise" ?
(a) One of Mr. Arden's songs.
(b) A prank that Jeff has planned for audition day.
(c) A present Kelly is planning for Melissa.
(d) Fried leftovers.

5. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what bothers Melissa (George) about Kelly's reaction to her wanting to play Charlotte?
(a) Kelly acts like it is not a big deal.
(b) Kelly just ignores her.
(c) Kelly says that Melissa is not talented enough to get the part.
(d) Kelly is jealous of Melissa's talent.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," why does Scott think that their mother must be upset?

2. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," when does the narrator start referring to Melissa as "Melissa" instead of "George"?

3. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what does Melissa's mother tell her about the school play?

4. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what is implied by Melissa's mother's comments about being "that kind of gay" (128)?

5. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what are the last two items that Melissa needs to complete her outfit?

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