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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter I, "Secrets," what does Scott assume that Melissa (George) is looking at in the bathroom?
(a) Makeup.
(b) Teen magazines.
(c) Her new hairstyle.
(d) Pornography.

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

5. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what are Maddy, Emma, and the other girls doing at recess?
(a) Imitating Melissa and Kelly.
(b) Looking at Jeff's phone.
(c) Rehearsing their auditions.
(d) Talking about a television show.

6. In the beginning of the novel, what is the first thing that Melissa (George) does when she gets home?
(a) She makes herself a snack and does homework.
(b) She plays Mario Kart with Scott.
(c) She calls Kelly to talk about the ending of Charlotte's Web.
(d) She gets the magazines out and spends time looking at them.

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

8. In Chapter VI, "Taken," there is a scene that reminds readers of what earlier scene?
(a) Kelly taking pictures in Chapter III, "Acting Is Just Pretend."
(b) Scott teaching Melissa about Kelly being her girlfriend in Chapter V, "Auditions."
(c) Melissa's mother preparing chocolate milk for her in Chapter III, "Acting Is Just Pretend."
(d) Melissa arriving home from school and trying to open the door in Chapter I, "Secrets."

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

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

11. 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 reminds us that Scott is a musician.
(c) It foreshadows the argument about Scott making too much noise.
(d) It characterizes Melissa (George) as picky, because of how much the noise bothers her.

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

13. Where did Melissa (George) get her copy of Girls' Life?
(a) Kelly gave it to her because she felt sorry for Melissa.
(b) Scott's girlfriend gave it to her because she was done with it.
(c) She stole it from the news stand near where her mother works.
(d) She found it in a recycling bin at the library.

14. 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?
(a) She takes the journal and reads aloud from it herself.
(b) She says that Melissa will have to share tomorrow.
(c) She fails Melissa on the assignment.
(d) She says it is fine for journals to be private.

15. Where is Melissa's (George's) house key?
(a) Lost somewhere at school.
(b) On a giant key ring that she keeps in her back pocket.
(c) She is not allowed to have one.
(d) Sewn into a pocket of her backpack.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Melissa (George) is trying to hide her magazines from Scott in Chapter I, where does she stash them?

2. In Chapter VI, "Taken," how does Melissa's (George's) mother say she found the bag of magazines?

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

4. In Chapter V, "Auditions," which are the two characters that all students read for their auditions?

5. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what silly name does Kelly give herself?

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