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

2. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what is Principal Maldonado trying to say to Melissa's mother without saying it openly?
(a) Melissa is a girl and should be accepted as one.
(b) Melissa causes too much trouble.
(c) Melissa is embarrassing.
(d) Melissa is a child she should be proud of.

3. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what does Rick say to Jeff?
(a) He tells Jeff that he is being a bully.
(b) He asks if Jeff thinks Melissa is a girl.
(c) He tells Jeff that he missed Melissa's "ridiculous" performance.
(d) He reminds Jeff that Jeff promised to leave Melissa alone.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," why does Kelly say she never wears skirts to school?

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

3. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," why does Melissa (George) not agree to practice at lunch?

4. What does Melissa (George) call Kelly's dad?

5. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Ms. Udell threaten to do if the class will not settle down?

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