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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 does Rick say to Jeff?
(a) He asks if Jeff thinks Melissa is a girl.
(b) He tells Jeff that he is being a bully.
(c) He tells Jeff that he missed Melissa's "ridiculous" performance.
(d) He reminds Jeff that Jeff promised to leave Melissa alone.

2. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what job does Melissa volunteer for?
(a) Selling tickets for the evening performance.
(b) Being Kelly's backstage helper.
(c) Being the understudy for the role of Charlotte.
(d) Pulling the curtain.

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

4. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," Melissa sees a "safe space" sign in the principal's office. What does it make her think of?
(a) It makes her think of her father's house.
(b) She would like to find a place that feels safe, and she would like to know other trans girls.
(c) She wonders if Ms. Udell's room, or anywhere in the school, really, is a safe space for her.
(d) Her home feels very unsafe to her.

5. In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," how does Melissa react to her mom's cold behavior?
(a) She tries to stay away from her mother as much as she can.
(b) She leaves and spends the week at her father's house.
(c) She cries and begs her mother to forgive her.
(d) She yells at her mother and demands her magazines back.

6. Near the end of Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what does Kelly say that makes Melissa so happy?
(a) That she will call her "Melissa" from now on.
(b) That Melissa looks almost exactly like a girl.
(c) That she wants to go on more outings like this.
(d) That she thinks Melissa's mother will eventually accept her wearing "girl" clothes.

7. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," how does Melissa respond after she is punched?
(a) She cries.
(b) She throws up.
(c) She punches back.
(d) She tells a teacher.

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

9. 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 keeps calling Melissa and trying to pass her notes in class.
(c) Kelly joins Jeff and Rick in bullying Melissa.
(d) Kelly mostly ignores her.

10. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what plan do Kelly and Melissa come up with?
(a) Having Kelly's dad talk to Melissa's mom.
(b) Pulling a prank on Jeff.
(c) Skipping school the next day.
(d) Splitting the role of Charlotte.

11. In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what function does the repetition of the word "dragged" serve in the first paragraph?
(a) It symbolizes the heaviness of Melissa's heart.
(b) It emphasizes how miserable Melissa is.
(c) It points out the irony of Melissa's unhappiness.
(d) It foreshadows events later in the chapter.

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

13. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what are the last two items that Melissa needs to complete her outfit?
(a) A beanie and scarf.
(b) Shoes and underwear.
(c) Socks and earrings.
(d) Rings and barrettes.

14. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," who do readers learn hung the swing in the yard?
(a) Scott.
(b) Melissa's mother.
(c) Melissa.
(d) Melissa's father.

15. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what does Melissa ask if she can do if she goes to therapy?
(a) Be called "Melissa."
(b) Tell her father that she is a girl.
(c) Grow her hair out and "be" a girl.
(d) Wear dresses to school.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Melissa do to relax herself on the car ride to the evening performance of Charlotte's Web?

2. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," which action of Kelly's reveals how much she cares about Melissa?

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

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

5. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Jeff accuse Rick of being?

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