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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 VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," how does Melissa react to her mom's cold behavior?
(a) She tries to stay away from her mother as much as she can.
(b) She cries and begs her mother to forgive her.
(c) She leaves and spends the week at her father's house.
(d) She yells at her mother and demands her magazines back.

2. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," who calls Melissa over to talk as soon as she gets to school on the morning after the play?
(a) Principal Maldonado.
(b) Kelly and a group of girls.
(c) Ms. Udell.
(d) Rick and two other boys.

3. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Melissa's mother do before Melissa goes backstage?
(a) Asks where Kelly's father is.
(b) Tells her that her father is in the audience.
(c) Kisses her on the cheek.
(d) Reminds her to do her best.

4. In Chapter X, "Transformations," Melissa compliments Kelly's performance as Charlotte; how does Kelly respond?
(a) She unexpectedly starts to cry.
(b) She says that Melissa will be even better.
(c) She jokes about saying "salutations" wrong again.
(d) She asks Melissa to take her picture in the costume.

5. When Melissa (George) is trying to hide her magazines from Scott in Chapter I, where does she stash them?
(a) Under her shirt.
(b) Under a rug.
(c) In the shower.
(d) In the towel cupboard.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter V, "Auditions," which are the two characters that all students read for their auditions?

2. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," why does Scott object to his teacher's plan to have the class dissect a worm?

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

4. The scene in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), where Melissa (George) takes a bath is probably included to show what?

5. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what word does Melissa refuse to write down on her paper?

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