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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," how do Melissa's classmates react to her surprise performance?
(a) They do not seem to really notice the switch.
(b) Some think she is doing something wrong, but most are supportive.
(c) They immediately go get Ms. Udell.
(d) They make fun of her and call her a "girl."

2. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Ms. Udell announce after the lunchtime recess?
(a) Because she is being too talkative, Kelly is in danger of losing her role as Charlotte.
(b) The students will be working on the play, not their usual work, in the afternoons.
(c) The student who was supposed to play Wilbur has had to drop out of the play.
(d) Melissa, Jeff, and Rick will be working in a small group together.

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

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

5. In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what unexpected thing does Scott do?
(a) Tells Melissa that he knows she is a girl.
(b) Asks Melissa to play Mario Kart.
(c) Tells their mother to stop being mean to Melissa.
(d) Goes to stay with their father.

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

7. In Chapter X, "Transformations," Melissa compliments Kelly's performance as Charlotte; how does Kelly respond?
(a) She unexpectedly starts to cry.
(b) She jokes about saying "salutations" wrong again.
(c) She asks Melissa to take her picture in the costume.
(d) She says that Melissa will be even better.

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

9. 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 it was embarrassing.
(c) That she is sorry that she reacted so badly.
(d) That she does not want Melissa to ever do something like that again.

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

11. 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 is embarrassed.
(c) She realizes how wrong she has been.
(d) She is outraged.

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

13. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Ms. Udell threaten to do if the class will not settle down?
(a) Call their parents.
(b) Cancel the play.
(c) Cancel recess.
(d) Assign extra homework.

14. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," Scott says that the idea of Melissa being transgender is weird, but makes sense, because of what?
(a) He knows that she likes to wear women's clothing.
(b) She is not great at being a boy.
(c) She kind of looks like a girl.
(d) He knows that she is more attracted to boys than girls.

15. In the beginning of Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what does Melissa worry about when she is looking in the mirror?
(a) Whether she looks like her mother.
(b) Growing a beard.
(c) Her bruises from the fight with Jeff.
(d) Acne.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what does the air in Kelly's room smell like?

3. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what is the first thing that Melissa notices about the pink tank top?

4. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," why does Melissa paint a web around the words "Some Jerk"?

5. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Kelly say about Melissa thinking she is a girl?

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