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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 is stopped in the hallway by the principal.
(b) She spends time at her locker, sneaking a peek at one of her magaines.
(c) She really hates writing in her jounral.
(d) She does not want to get back because she is afraid that her classmates will laugh at her.

2. 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 Melissa (George) does not really like her brother.
(c) These details show that Scott is comfortable with male gender norms.
(d) These details show that Scott is often dirty and sloppy.

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

4. In Chapter I, "Secrets," it is implied that Melissa (George) hides her ChapStick in the spring because of what?
(a) Her mother thinks that using ChapStick is bad for you.
(b) She knows that her mother will use it all up.
(c) She thinks that her mother would realize that she is using it like lipgloss.
(d) Scott is always taking her things and ruining them.

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

6. 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) Chocolate milk.
(c) A new copy of Charlotte's Web.
(d) A wristwatch that belonged to her father.

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

8. In Chapter V, "Auditions," which spot does Melissa (George) get in the auditions?
(a) Last.
(b) First.
(c) The one right after Jeff.
(d) The one right after Kelly.

9. When Melissa is crying and readers are told that one of her teardrops "spread into a spiderweb on the page," (12), what technique is being used?
(a) Onomatopoeia.
(b) Hyperbole.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Allusion.

10. What kind of creature is Charlotte, from Charlotte's Web?
(a) A goose.
(b) A pig.
(c) A rat.
(d) A spider.

11. 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 cut up hot dog.
(b) The extra serving of beans.
(c) The un-toasted hot dog bun.
(d) The ice cream waiting by Melissa's plate after her bath.

12. 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.

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

14. In Chapter VI, "Taken," why does Ms. Udell call Melissa (George) up to her desk?
(a) To ask her for her mother's phone number.
(b) To give her another chance to take a role in the play.
(c) To remind her that she has some missing homework.
(d) To let her know that she has told the principal about Melissa's audition.

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. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what disgusting thing does Scott talk about at the dinner table?

2. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what good news does Kelly have for Melissa (George)?

3. In Chapter I, "Secrets," Scott tells Melissa that he stopped at home to get what?

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

5. In Chapter V, "Auditions," the note that Kelly passes to Melissa (George) says that she will be what?

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