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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 VIII, "Some Jerk," who takes Jeff and Melissa to the restroom to wash up?
(a) Mr. Jackson.
(b) Rick.
(c) Ms. Davis.
(d) The principal.

2. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," why does Melissa not tell her mother about her and Kelly's plan?
(a) Her mother already told her that she is not allowed to wear girls' clothing.
(b) She is not sure that her mother is on her side.
(c) She thinks that her mother is not ready for her to take such a big step.
(d) Her mother already thinks that Kelly is a troublemaker.

3. In the beginning of Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Jeff do to show his anger at Melissa?
(a) Makes fun of her in front of the class.
(b) Kills a spider in front of her.
(c) Spits at her.
(d) Punches her again.

4. In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what unexpected thing does Scott do?
(a) Tells Melissa that he knows she is a girl.
(b) Tells their mother to stop being mean to Melissa.
(c) Goes to stay with their father.
(d) Asks Melissa to play Mario Kart.

5. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what happens when Melissa (George) throws her fork down?
(a) She breaks a plate.
(b) Her mother calmly asks her to settle down.
(c) It bounces and hits Scott.
(d) Her mother grounds her.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what does Melissa tell Kelly for the first time?

2. When Kelly and Melissa (George) practice their auditions in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), why does Melissa end up reading Charlotte's lines for most of the end of their practice?

3. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," Uncle Bill says that Kelly has more confidence than a "rampaging rhinoceros" (189). What would a rampaging rhinoceros be doing?

4. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what job does Melissa volunteer for?

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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