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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter VI, "Taken," there is another scene where Melissa (George) is coming home and struggling to get the door open. What is the function of this scene?
(a) It echoes the beginning of the book and reminds us of the magazines and Melissa's fears about being caught with them.
(b) It reminds us that Melissa is an independent and competent child who can solve her own problems.
(c) It echoes the beginning of the book and reminds us that Melissa has made a lot of progress and now has nothing to fear.
(d) It reminds us that Melissa is completely alone, both literally and metaphorically.

2. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what does the teacher tell Jeff and Rick?
(a) They are terrible people.
(b) They need to just humor "George."
(c) Death is serious.
(d) They need to stop disturbing the class.

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

4. What does Melissa (George) try to tell Kelly in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend")?
(a) That she and her mom are not getting along.
(b) That Kelly's dad should take better care of her.
(c) That she has a crush on a boy.
(d) That she identifies as a girl.

5. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what does Kelly criticize at lunchtime?
(a) The food.
(b) Her father.
(c) The noise of the other students.
(d) Ms. Udell.

6. In Chapter I, "Secrets," why does Melissa (George) want to keep her stuffed animals and toys?
(a) Her father gave them to her before he moved out.
(b) The stuffed animals are the only toy that seems like a "girl" toy to her.
(c) She needs them to hide her magazines.
(d) She still plays with them.

7. Chapter VI, "Taken," starts with what event that disrupts the usual household routine?
(a) The car will not start.
(b) Melissa's mom oversleeps.
(c) The family dog is missing.
(d) Melissa gets a strange phone call.

8. At the end of Chapter III, "Acting Is Just Pretend," what does Melissa's (George's) mother give her before bed?
(a) A kiss.
(b) A new copy of Charlotte's Web.
(c) Chocolate milk.
(d) A wristwatch that belonged to her father.

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

10. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what does Ms. Udell notice about Melissa (George) as soon as she enters the hallway for her audition?
(a) She is very nervous.
(b) She has forgotten to bring a chair with her.
(c) She seems especially excited.
(d) She does not have the sheet of dialogue with her.

11. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," why does Melissa (George) take a long time to get back to her classroom from her trip to the bathroom?
(a) She spends time at her locker, sneaking a peek at one of her magaines.
(b) She does not want to get back because she is afraid that her classmates will laugh at her.
(c) She is stopped in the hallway by the principal.
(d) She really hates writing in her jounral.

12. What does Melissa (George) call Kelly's dad?
(a) "Mr. Arden."
(b) Nothing. She cannot figure out what to call him.
(c) "Kelly's Dad."
(d) "The Weirdo."

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

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

15. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what does Kelly say about her father?
(a) He is weird.
(b) Just like her Uncle Bill, she believes he has stage fright.
(c) He hates surprises.
(d) She thinks he is different from other artists.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what hurtful thing does Melissa (George) say to Kelly?

2. In Chapter VI, "Taken," what does Melissa's (George's) mother forbid?

3. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," Kelly uses the expression "al dente." What does this expression translate as?

4. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what is Ms. Udell's response to Melissa's (George's) choice to not share her journal entry with the class?

5. In Chapter I, "Secrets," what does Scott assume that Melissa (George) is looking at in the bathroom?

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