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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. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," who supervises the children at recess?
(a) Mrs. Fields.
(b) Mr. Jackson.
(c) Ms. Udell
(d) Mr. Arden.

2. The scene in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), where Melissa (George) takes a bath is probably included to show what?
(a) How uncomfortable she is with her body.
(b) That her mother controls her like a much younger child.
(c) How much more clean she is than Scott.
(d) That Melissa feels dirty after being at Kelly's house.

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

4. Where did Melissa (George) get her copy of Girls' Life?
(a) She stole it from the news stand near where her mother works.
(b) Scott's girlfriend gave it to her because she was done with it.
(c) Kelly gave it to her because she felt sorry for Melissa.
(d) She found it in a recycling bin at the library.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter V, "Auditions," which are the two characters that all students read for their auditions?

2. In the Chapter I, "Secrets," description of Scott, what purpose do details like the hole in his jeans and his months without a haircut serve?

3. In Chapter V, "Auditions," the note that Kelly passes to Melissa (George) says that she will be what?

4. What is "Super Special Surprise" ?

5. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what is the first reaction that Ms. Udell has to Melissa's (George's) audition?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," why do Jeff and Rick say cruel things to Melissa (George) about her reaction to the book Charlotte's Web?

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

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

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

7. 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?

8. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what school tradition is discussed?

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

10. At the end of Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what nightmare does Melissa (George) have about playing Charlotte?

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