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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," who supervises the children at recess?
(a) Mr. Jackson.
(b) Ms. Udell
(c) Mrs. Fields.
(d) Mr. Arden.

2. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what are readers told that Kelly smells like?
(a) Goldfish crackers.
(b) Baby powder and lilac.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Pencil shavings and oranges.

3. In Chapter VI, "Taken," what does George (Melissa) do on the way to school?
(a) Count telephone poles.
(b) Send a mean text message to Kelly.
(c) Cry.
(d) Reread Charlotte's Web.

4. In Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), what do readers learn that Melissa's (George's) mother is opposed to?
(a) Eating meat.
(b) Scott dating.
(c) Makeup.
(d) Texting at the dinner table.

5. In the Chapter I, "Secrets," description of Scott, what purpose do details like the hole in his jeans and his months without a haircut serve?
(a) These details show that Scott is comfortable with male gender norms.
(b) These details show that Melissa (George) does not really like her brother.
(c) These details show that Melissa (George) is judgmental about her brother's appearance.
(d) These details show that Scott is often dirty and sloppy.

6. In Chapter V, "Auditions," Who supervises Ms. Udell's class while the auditions are taking place?
(a) Mrs. Fields.
(b) Principal Maldonado.
(c) Mr. Jackson.
(d) Ms. Mitchell.

7. On page 90 of Chapter VI, "Taken," Melissa (George) stands still, and "The hairs on her arms stood straight up, and the back of her neck tingled." What emotion is Gino depicting, here?
(a) Terror.
(b) Joy.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Excitement.

8. Which is the best description of Kelly's room?
(a) Nearly bare.
(b) Not at all reflective of Kelly's personality.
(c) A huge contrast to the main room.
(d) Surprisingly fancy and luxurious.

9. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what causes Melissa (George) to open her eyes in confusion after she recites her first speech with her eyes closed?
(a) Ms. Udell does not read her cue for her next line.
(b) Ms. Udell has pushed back her chair and stood up.
(c) Ms. Udell starts scolding her.
(d) Ms. Udell is laughing.

10. According to the beginning of Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), where does Melissa's (George's) father live?
(a) In the other side of the two-unit house.
(b) In the Pocono Mountains, several hours away.
(c) In Los Angeles, California.
(d) In an expensive house on the other side of town.

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

12. Who is Ms. Udell?
(a) Melissa's fourth grade teacher.
(b) Kelly's mother.
(c) The school secretary.
(d) The teacher of the other fourth grade classroom.

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

14. What detail of dinner in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), shows how thoughtful Melissa's (George's) mother is about her happiness?
(a) The un-toasted hot dog bun.
(b) The extra serving of beans.
(c) The cut up hot dog.
(d) The ice cream waiting by Melissa's plate after her bath.

15. What question does Melissa (George) want to ask her mom at dinner in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend")?
(a) Why does Kelly's dad not take better care of her?
(b) Do you think it is okay for me to play Charlotte?
(c) Where is Scott?
(d) What if I'm a girl?

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what happens when Melissa (George) gets up to get a dictionary?

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

3. In Chapter VI, "Taken," who ends up getting the role of Charlotte?

4. Where did Melissa (George) get her copy of Girls' Life?

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

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