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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 IV, "Anticipation," what color does Melissa (George) want to choose for her journal entry, and what color does she actually choose?
(a) Orange; fuchsia.
(b) Fuchsia; pink.
(c) Pink; purple.
(d) Purple; orange.

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

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

4. In Chapter I, "Secrets," what does Melissa (George) think about the girls in the magazine?
(a) They are her friends.
(b) They do not seem very nice.
(c) They are too thin.
(d) They should have more clothes on.

5. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what creatures does Melissa stop and say "thank you" to?
(a) Rhinoceroses.
(b) Jellyfish.
(c) Monkeys.
(d) Tarantulas.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what is likely to be Scott's unstated reason for spending time with Melissa?

2. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what happens when Melissa (George) throws her fork down?

3. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what does Melissa ask if she can do if she goes to therapy?

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

5. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what memory from Melissa's early childhood do she and her mother talk about?

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