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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter X, "Transformations," Ms. Udell is described as struggling to "wrangle" her students (144). What is Ms. Udell having a hard time doing?
(a) Control them.
(b) Like them.
(c) Teach them.
(d) Dismiss them.

2. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what is Melissa's mother's reaction to Melissa's performance?
(a) She feels sad that Melissa had to go so far to reach her own mother.
(b) She realizes how wrong she has been.
(c) She is embarrassed.
(d) She is outraged.

3. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Kelly do as Melissa speaks her first lines as Charlotte?
(a) Take pictures.
(b) Whisper the lines to her.
(c) Start to giggle.
(d) Shake the ladder as a joke.

4. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Melissa's mother do before Melissa goes backstage?
(a) Kisses her on the cheek.
(b) Tells her that her father is in the audience.
(c) Asks where Kelly's father is.
(d) Reminds her to do her best.

5. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," which action of Kelly's reveals how much she cares about Melissa?
(a) She punches Jeff exactly the same way he punched Melissa.
(b) She did Internet research on being transgender.
(c) She tells Ms. Udell that she will not play Charlotte.
(d) She tells Melissa's mother she should give back the magazines.

6. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what does Melissa's mother tell her about the school play?
(a) That it was embarrassing.
(b) That she does not want Melissa to ever do something like that again.
(c) That she is sorry that she reacted so badly.
(d) That Melissa did a great job and she is proud of her.

7. In Chapter X, "Transformations," Melissa's mother is described as walking "brusquely" (161). How was she walking?
(a) Slouched down a little.
(b) In a slow and steady way.
(c) Making a lot of noise.
(d) In a quick, almost rude way.

8. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what does Kelly say when she first sees Melissa on the morning after the play?
(a) "Here's our hero."
(b) "Be careful, Jeff is looking for you."
(c) "What did your mom say?"
(d) "Here comes Charlotte now."

9. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what plan does Kelly reveal?
(a) Melissa can use the photos from the night of the play to create online accounts as a girl.
(b) When she and Melissa go to the mall with Kelly's father, Kelly can buy some "girl" clothes for Melissa.
(c) When she and Melissa go on their outing with Uncle Bill, Melissa can dress as a girl.
(d) She and Melissa can buy some "girl" magazines and keep them at her house.

10. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Melissa do to relax herself on the car ride to the evening performance of Charlotte's Web?
(a) Counts telephone polls.
(b) Plays a game on her phone.
(c) Talks to her mother.
(d) Rehearses her lines.

11. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," who is wearing a t-shirt that says "I'm Having a Whale of a Time" (103)?
(a) Mrs. Fields.
(b) Melissa.
(c) Jeff.
(d) Kelly.

12. In the beginning of Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," how does Kelly treat Melissa?
(a) Kelly makes it clear that she is still angry about what Melissa said about her father.
(b) Kelly mostly ignores her.
(c) Kelly joins Jeff and Rick in bullying Melissa.
(d) Kelly keeps calling Melissa and trying to pass her notes in class.

13. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Melissa transfer the words "Some Jerk" to?
(a) The backdrop.
(b) Jeff's t-shirt.
(c) Kelly's costume.
(d) Rick's face.

14. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what does Melissa tell Kelly about her all-black outfit?
(a) It makes her look like Ms. Udell.
(b) It looks like she is going to a funeral at the zoo.
(c) It makes her look much older.
(d) It is depressing.

15. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what creatures does Melissa stop and say "thank you" to?
(a) Tarantulas.
(b) Monkeys.
(c) Rhinoceroses.
(d) Jellyfish.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the very end of Chapter X, "Transformations," what is Melissa doing in her room?

2. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Melissa do while the boys are playing with their technology and the girls are playing jump rope?

3. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what is implied by Melissa's mother's comments about being "that kind of gay" (128)?

4. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what does Melissa tell Kelly for the first time?

5. In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what unexpected thing does Scott do?

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