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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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 has pushed back her chair and stood up.
(b) Ms. Udell starts scolding her.
(c) Ms. Udell does not read her cue for her next line.
(d) Ms. Udell is laughing.

4. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what silly name does Kelly give herself?
(a) Zoot.
(b) Kelly the Fabulous Fourth Grader.
(c) Kelly the All-Wonderful and All-Knowing.
(d) Templeton.

5. In Chapter I, "Secrets," Scott tells Melissa that he stopped at home to get what?
(a) Mario Kart.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Some money.
(d) A zombie movie.

6. 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 Melissa (George) is judgmental about her brother's appearance.
(b) These details show that Scott is often dirty and sloppy.
(c) These details show that Melissa (George) does not really like her brother.
(d) These details show that Scott is comfortable with male gender norms.

7. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what good news does Kelly have for Melissa (George)?
(a) Ms. Udell has said there will not be homework for the weekend.
(b) She is going to play Charlotte in the school play.
(c) Kelly's uncle is coming to visit.
(d) Her father says that Melissa can come over on the weekend.

8. 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) Sorrow.
(c) Excitement.
(d) Joy.

9. Alex Gino repeats words like "bang" and "thump" when describing Scott moving around the house. What purpose does this serve?
(a) It reminds us that Scott is a musician.
(b) It characterizes Melissa (George) as picky, because of how much the noise bothers her.
(c) It highlights the differences between Melissa (George) and Scott.
(d) It foreshadows the argument about Scott making too much noise.

10. How does Melissa's (George's) class travel through the school?
(a) In one long line where Melissa always has to stand next to Jeff.
(b) In one long line where Melissa always gets to stand next to Kelly.
(c) In two lines: one for boys and one for girls.
(d) In a loud, disorganized crowd.

11. Why does Melissa (George) hope that Mr. and Mrs. Williams do not move away?
(a) Because she will miss Kelly.
(b) Because Mr. Williams is the one who fixes her bike when it breaks down.
(c) Because she earns money doing their yard work.
(d) Because a boy her age might move in.

12. 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) After school.
(d) On the weekend.

13. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what is the first reaction that Ms. Udell has to Melissa's (George's) audition?
(a) She asks if it is a joke.
(b) She is very angry.
(c) She teases Melissa about trying to act like a girl.
(d) She asks if there is something private that Melissa needs to tell her.

14. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what hurtful thing does Melissa (George) say to Kelly?
(a) That Kelly reminds her of Rick.
(b) That she does not care what Kelly's dad says.
(c) That she does not want to be friends anymore.
(d) That Kelly is pushy and naive.

15. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what does Ms. Udell say to anyone who is focused on the play instead of on their work during the morning?
(a) They will serve detention.
(b) They will not be allowed to audition.
(c) They will have to write an extra journal entry, about "responsibility."
(d) Their parents will be called.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ms. Udell?

2. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what does Ms. Udell notice about Melissa (George) as soon as she enters the hallway for her audition?

3. In Chapter VI, "Taken," why does Ms. Udell call Melissa (George) up to her desk?

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

5. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what are readers told that Kelly smells like?

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