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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 reminds us that Melissa is completely alone, both literally and metaphorically.
(b) It echoes the beginning of the book and reminds us that Melissa has made a lot of progress and now has nothing to fear.
(c) It reminds us that Melissa is an independent and competent child who can solve her own problems.
(d) It echoes the beginning of the book and reminds us of the magazines and Melissa's fears about being caught with them.

2. In Chapter VI, "Taken," how does Melissa's (George's) mother say she found the bag of magazines?
(a) She found them while putting away laundry.
(b) She found them while looking for something of hers.
(c) She found them while searching Melissa's room.
(d) She found them while cleaning.

3. 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) Joy.
(b) Terror.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Excitement.

4. In Chapter VI, "Taken," Rick starts saying mean things about Melissa's (George's) audition; what does Jeff say when he chimes in?
(a) That Melissa is a cry-baby.
(b) That Melissa probably accidentally read Charlotte's part, because "he's" a girl.
(c) That Melissa is too dumb to read Charlotte's part.
(d) That Melissa is as disgusting as a spider.

5. Who are Mr. Zuckerman and Mr. Arable?
(a) Characters in Charlotte's Web.
(b) The two other fourth grade teachers.
(c) Silly nicknames for Melissa and Kelly.
(d) Friends of Kelly's father.

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

7. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what is distinctive about the index cards that Ms. Udell distributes to her students?
(a) They are stained with coffee.
(b) They are colored pink for girls and blue for boys.
(c) Some are much larger than others.
(d) They are shaped like pigs.

8. In Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), what upsetting name does Mr. Arden call Melissa (George)?
(a) Mr. Mitchell.
(b) Sir.
(c) George.
(d) Son.

9. What does Melissa's (George's) teacher say in Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," that makes Melissa cry even harder?
(a) That she needs to get to work.
(b) That only a baby would cry about a dead spider.
(c) That everyone dies.
(d) That Melissa will grow up to be a fine man.

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

11. 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 two lines: one for boys and one for girls.
(c) In one long line where Melissa always gets to stand next to Kelly.
(d) In a loud, disorganized crowd.

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

13. At the beginning of Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," we are told that Melissa (George) rubs her eyes until "rows and rows of tiny triangles twirled and twinkled in the darkness" (Gino 11). What technique is being used here?
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Alliteration.
(d) Rhyme.

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

15. After Scott leaves, where does Melissa hide the blue bag?
(a) In Scott's room.
(b) In a bathroom cupboard.
(c) In her closet.
(d) In the basement.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter VI, "Taken," there is a scene that reminds readers of what earlier scene?

2. When Kelly tells her father to keep his music turned down so she and Melissa (George) can rehearse, how does Mr. Arden react?

3. In Chapter I, "Secrets," why does Melissa (George) want to keep her stuffed animals and toys?

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. Why does Melissa (George) hope that Mr. and Mrs. Williams do not move away?

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