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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 XI, "Invitations," what does Melissa tell Kelly for the first time?
(a) That she is grateful for Kelly's support.
(b) That she misses her father.
(c) That she has a crush on a boy in Mr. Jackson's class.
(d) Her "girl" name.

2. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what does Melissa's mother tell her about the school play?
(a) That she is sorry that she reacted so badly.
(b) That Melissa did a great job and she is proud of her.
(c) That it was embarrassing.
(d) That she does not want Melissa to ever do something like that again.

3. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what plan does Kelly reveal?
(a) When she and Melissa go on their outing with Uncle Bill, Melissa can dress as a girl.
(b) She and Melissa can buy some "girl" magazines and keep them at her house.
(c) When she and Melissa go to the mall with Kelly's father, Kelly can buy some "girl" clothes for Melissa.
(d) Melissa can use the photos from the night of the play to create online accounts as a girl.

4. The scene in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), where Melissa (George) takes a bath is probably included to show what?
(a) How uncomfortable she is with her body.
(b) How much more clean she is than Scott.
(c) That her mother controls her like a much younger child.
(d) That Melissa feels dirty after being at Kelly's house.

5. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Rick do when Jeff is about to punch Melissa?
(a) He shoves Jeff away.
(b) He holds her for Jeff.
(c) He runs to get Mrs. Fields.
(d) He punches Melissa first.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what is implied when Melissa finds her mother sitting in front of her laptop after school?

3. In Chapter V, "Auditions," the note that Kelly passes to Melissa (George) says that she will be what?

4. On page 93 of Chapter VI, "Taken," what is Melissa's (George's) mother's first question when she confronts Melissa about the magazines?

5. In Chapter V, "Auditions," Mrs. Udell congratulates the class on their patience and then does what?

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