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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. 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 really hates writing in her jounral.
(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 spends time at her locker, sneaking a peek at one of her magaines.

3. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what bothers Melissa (George) about Kelly's reaction to her wanting to play Charlotte?
(a) Kelly acts like it is not a big deal.
(b) Kelly just ignores her.
(c) Kelly says that Melissa is not talented enough to get the part.
(d) Kelly is jealous of Melissa's talent.

4. 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) Pink; purple.
(c) Orange; fuchsia.
(d) Purple; orange.

5. When Kelly and Melissa (George) practice their auditions in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), why does Melissa end up reading Charlotte's lines for most of the end of their practice?
(a) Melissa begins to cry whenever she looks at the "Wilbur" script.
(b) Kelly does not care because she does not really want to be in the play, anyway.
(c) Kelly says that she wants to read Wilbur and that Melissa is a better Charlotte than she is.
(d) Melissa insists on doing it because she loves the part of Charlotte so much.

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

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

8. On page 93 of Chapter VI, "Taken," what is Melissa's (George's) mother's first question when she confronts Melissa about the magazines?
(a) "Are you dressing in my clothes?"
(b) "Are these mine?"
(c) "Did you steal them?"
(d) "Are you gay?"

9. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what silly name does Kelly give herself?
(a) Kelly the Fabulous Fourth Grader.
(b) Kelly the All-Wonderful and All-Knowing.
(c) Zoot.
(d) Templeton.

10. What question does Melissa (George) want to ask her mom at dinner in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend")?
(a) What if I'm a girl?
(b) Do you think it is okay for me to play Charlotte?
(c) Why does Kelly's dad not take better care of her?
(d) Where is Scott?

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

12. 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) Their parents will be called.
(b) They will serve detention.
(c) They will not be allowed to audition.
(d) They will have to write an extra journal entry, about "responsibility."

13. In the beginning of Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), how does Melissa (George) get to Kelly's house?
(a) She takes a city bus.
(b) She rides her bike.
(c) She walks.
(d) Scott gives her a ride.

14. How does Melissa's (George's) class travel through the school?
(a) In one long line where Melissa always gets to stand next to Kelly.
(b) In two lines: one for boys and one for girls.
(c) In one long line where Melissa always has to stand next to Jeff.
(d) In a loud, disorganized crowd.

15. In Chapter I, "Secrets," what does Melissa (George) think about the girls in the magazine?
(a) They should have more clothes on.
(b) They are her friends.
(c) They are too thin.
(d) They do not seem very nice.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), what do readers learn that Melissa's (George's) mother is opposed to?

2. On page 56 of Chapter IV, "Anticipation," readers are told that one character is "a short, wrinkly prune of a woman with poofy gray hair." What technique is being used, here?

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

4. 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?

5. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what lie does Melissa (George) tell her mother?

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