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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what is implied when Melissa finds her mother sitting in front of her laptop after school?
(a) Her mother has been doing some research on transgender people.
(b) Her mother spends too much time on the computer and not enough time with her children.
(c) Her mother is overworked and stressed.
(d) Her mother is chatting online with friends, looking for some support.

2. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," Uncle Bill says that Kelly has more confidence than a "rampaging rhinoceros" (189). What would a rampaging rhinoceros be doing?
(a) Rushing around wildly, causing noise and chaos.
(b) Demanding that everyone look at it and pay attention.
(c) Bossing other rhinoceroses around.
(d) Yelling at the top of its lungs.

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

4. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what worry does Melissa's mother share?
(a) There are a lot of bullies in the world.
(b) Being transgender is against their religion.
(c) Melissa's father will never accept her.
(d) Starting fights is a symptom that shows how much Melissa is hurting.

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

6. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what word does Melissa refuse to write down on her paper?
(a) Jerk.
(b) Charlotte.
(c) Man.
(d) Wilbur.

7. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what is the surprise that Kelly has for Melissa?
(a) A video of Melissa playing Charlotte.
(b) Photographs of both of them together on the night of the play.
(c) A trip to the Bronx Zoo.
(d) A shopping trip to buy girls' clothing.

8. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," why does Melissa ride so slowly to Kelly's house?
(a) She is very early.
(b) She is exhausted from all of the excitement.
(c) She is trying to wait until Kelly's dad leaves for work.
(d) She is nervous.

9. 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."

10. In the beginning of Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what concern does Melissa have about Kelly's uncle?
(a) She is afraid that her mother is right about him being a bully.
(b) He might be mean if he realizes that she is a "boy."
(c) In the past, Kelly told her that Uncle Bill is not very reliable.
(d) He might feel hurt if he thinks that the girls are playing a prank on him.

11. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what does Scott reveal that he knows?
(a) He knows that she and Kelly have cooked up a secret plan.
(b) He knows that Jeff keeps calling Melissa a girl.
(c) He knows that Melissa used to try on their mother's clothing.
(d) He knows about Melissa's magazines.

12. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," why does Melissa not tell her mother about her and Kelly's plan?
(a) She is not sure that her mother is on her side.
(b) Her mother already thinks that Kelly is a troublemaker.
(c) She thinks that her mother is not ready for her to take such a big step.
(d) Her mother already told her that she is not allowed to wear girls' clothing.

13. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what project is the stage crew working on?
(a) The costumes.
(b) The music.
(c) The props.
(d) The backdrop.

14. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what is the first thing that Melissa does when she climbs down from the ladder?
(a) Cries.
(b) Calls her father.
(c) Tries to sneak out of the auditorium.
(d) Jumps around laughing and giggling with Kelly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter XI, "Invitations," what does Melissa find in her room?

2. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what surprises Melissa about the women's restroom?

3. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what does Melissa teach Kelly?

4. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," who do readers learn hung the swing in the yard?

5. In Chapter X, "Transformations," who stops Ms. Udell from coming to scold Melissa?

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