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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Why does Kelly's dad not take better care of her?
(c) Where is Scott?
(d) Do you think it is okay for me to play Charlotte?

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

3. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," when Melissa (George) hesitates to tell Kelly something, what does Kelly threaten to do?
(a) Tell everyone that she is really a girl.
(b) Have beasts suck out Melissa's brains.
(c) Punch Melissa in the stomach.
(d) Refuse to rehearse with Melissa.

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

5. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what hurtful thing does Melissa (George) say to Kelly?
(a) That Kelly is pushy and naive.
(b) That she does not care what Kelly's dad says.
(c) That Kelly reminds her of Rick.
(d) That she does not want to be friends anymore.

6. Which of Melissa's (George's) classmates used to be her friend but is now one of the bullies?
(a) Rick.
(b) Jeff.
(c) Kelly.
(d) Avery.

7. 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 echoes the beginning of the book and reminds us of the magazines and Melissa's fears about being caught with them.
(c) It echoes the beginning of the book and reminds us that Melissa has made a lot of progress and now has nothing to fear.
(d) It reminds us that Melissa is completely alone, both literally and metaphorically.

8. In Chapter I, "Secrets," how does Melissa (George) react to Scott's description of the zombie movie?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She asks to borrow it.
(c) She cries.
(d) She thinks it is gross.

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

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

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

12. 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.

13. Why does Melissa (George) hope that Mr. and Mrs. Williams do not move away?
(a) Because a boy her age might move in.
(b) Because Mr. Williams is the one who fixes her bike when it breaks down.
(c) Because she will miss Kelly.
(d) Because she earns money doing their yard work.

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

15. 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 these mine?"
(b) "Are you gay?"
(c) "Are you dressing in my clothes?"
(d) "Did you steal them?"

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what makes Melissa (George) giggle frantically?

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

4. Alex Gino repeats words like "bang" and "thump" when describing Scott moving around the house. What purpose does this serve?

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

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