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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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) Under her shirt.
(c) Under a rug.
(d) In the towel cupboard.

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

4. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what makes Melissa (George) giggle frantically?
(a) Jeff trips over his own foot.
(b) Kelly has spaghetti stuck in her hair.
(c) Kelly says that Melissa does not actually want to be a girl.
(d) The recess supervisor takes away Jeff's phone.

5. 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) Pink; purple.
(c) Fuchsia; pink.
(d) Orange; fuchsia.

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

7. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what disgusting thing does Scott talk about at the dinner table?
(a) Vomit.
(b) Seeing a car accident.
(c) Urine.
(d) Dissecting a frog.

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

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

10. What phrase do the girls always use to say good-bye?
(a) One-two-three...zoot.
(b) Later, Alligator.
(c) Bye now, purple cow.
(d) Ice cream at my place?

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

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

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

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

15. In Chapter V, "Auditions," Mrs. Udell congratulates the class on their patience and then does what?
(a) Dismisses them.
(b) Looks at Kelly and winks.
(c) Asks Melissa (George) to come into the hallway for her audition.
(d) Shakes her head at Melissa (George) and frowns.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what makes Melissa cry in class?

2. Which of Melissa's (George's) classmates used to be her friend but is now one of the bullies?

3. 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?

4. In Chapter V, "Auditions," Who supervises Ms. Udell's class while the auditions are taking place?

5. After Scott leaves, where does Melissa hide the blue bag?

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