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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. What kind of creature is Wilbur, from Charlotte's Web?
(a) A goose.
(b) A spider.
(c) A pig.
(d) A rat.

2. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what lie does Melissa (George) tell her mother?
(a) That she did not audition.
(b) That she will be in charge of the stage crew.
(c) That she got the part of Wilbur.
(d) That she got the part of Charlotte.

3. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," when Melissa (George) hesitates to tell Kelly something, what does Kelly threaten to do?
(a) Have beasts suck out Melissa's brains.
(b) Punch Melissa in the stomach.
(c) Refuse to rehearse with Melissa.
(d) Tell everyone that she is really a girl.

4. Who are Mr. Zuckerman and Mr. Arable?
(a) Characters in Charlotte's Web.
(b) The two other fourth grade teachers.
(c) Friends of Kelly's father.
(d) Silly nicknames for Melissa and Kelly.

5. What question does Melissa (George) want to ask her mom at dinner in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend")?
(a) What if I'm a girl?
(b) Why does Kelly's dad not take better care of her?
(c) Where is Scott?
(d) Do you think it is okay for me to play Charlotte?

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter VI, "Taken," there is a scene that reminds readers of what earlier scene?

2. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what good news does Kelly have for Melissa (George)?

3. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what causes Melissa (George) to open her eyes in confusion after she recites her first speech with her eyes closed?

4. On page 56 of Chapter IV, "Anticipation," readers are told that one character is "a short, wrinkly prune of a woman with poofy gray hair." What technique is being used, here?

5. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what silly name does Kelly give herself?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Melissa's (George's) mom say in the dinner conversation in Chapter III, "Acting Is Just Pretend," that stops Melissa from asking her question about being transgender?

2. In the beginning of Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," why does Melissa (George) find Charlotte's death particularly sad?

3. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," why does Melissa (George) laugh so hard on the playground?

4. What kind of a person is Kelly, and how do readers know?

5. In Chapter V, "Auditions," Melissa (George) thinks that maybe Ms. Udell will be so proud of her for being true to herself that she will actually give Melissa the part of Charlotte. Explain the irony in this situation.

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

7. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," What does Ms. Udell tell Melissa (George) about crying at the end of Charlotte's Web?

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

9. Why is Kelly so sure that Ms. Udell will be happy that Melissa (George) wants to audition for the part of Charlotte?

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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