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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Scott leaves, where does Melissa hide the blue bag?
(a) In Scott's room.
(b) In a bathroom cupboard.
(c) In the basement.
(d) In her closet.

2. In Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), what upsetting name does Mr. Arden call Melissa (George)?
(a) George.
(b) Son.
(c) Mr. Mitchell.
(d) Sir.

3. In the beginning of Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), how does Melissa (George) get to Kelly's house?
(a) She takes a city bus.
(b) She rides her bike.
(c) Scott gives her a ride.
(d) She walks.

4. When Melissa is crying and readers are told that one of her teardrops "spread into a spiderweb on the page," (12), what technique is being used?
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Onomatopoeia.
(d) Allusion.

5. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what happens when Melissa (George) throws her fork down?
(a) Her mother grounds her.
(b) Her mother calmly asks her to settle down.
(c) It bounces and hits Scott.
(d) She breaks a plate.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter VI, "Taken," why does Ms. Udell call Melissa (George) up to her desk?

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

3. In Chapter I, "Secrets," what does Melissa (George) think about the girls in the magazine?

4. Where did Melissa (George) get her copy of Girls' Life?

5. Where is Melissa's (George's) house key?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what are two reasons that Kelly's note is so meaningful to Melissa (George)?

2. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what does Kelly say her dad says about Melissa (George) trying out for a female role?

3. In In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what is the purpose of including the details about what the girls and the boys are doing on the playground?

4. Why is Melissa (George) so preoccupied with things that are pink and things that are blue?

5. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what story does Scott tell at dinner, and how does his mother react?

6. In Chapter II, Rick and Jeff say "That ain't no girl. That's George," (12), and Kelly says "Who cares if you're not really a girl?" (23). What does this show about the feeling that her classmates get about Melissa (George)?

7. At the end of Chapter I, "Secrets," why does Melissa (George) wish to be someone else?

8. When Melissa (George) is looking at magazines in Chapter I, she imagines herself with the girls on the beach. What does she imagine would happen if she were with them?

9. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what happens when Melissa (George) tries to practice her audition at recess?

10. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," Kelly spends quite a bit of time talking about the poor cooking of school lunches. What does this reveal about her and about her background?

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