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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," when does Melissa (George) agree to practice with Kelly?
(a) On the weekend.
(b) She doesn't agree, because she doesn't want to practice.
(c) At recess.
(d) After school.

2. On page 93 of Chapter VI, "Taken," what is Melissa's (George's) mother's first question when she confronts Melissa about the magazines?
(a) "Are you gay?"
(b) "Are you dressing in my clothes?"
(c) "Are these mine?"
(d) "Did you steal them?"

3. When Melissa (George) is trying to hide her magazines from Scott in Chapter I, where does she stash them?
(a) In the towel cupboard.
(b) Under a rug.
(c) In the shower.
(d) Under her shirt.

4. What does Melissa (George) call Kelly's dad?
(a) "The Weirdo."
(b) Nothing. She cannot figure out what to call him.
(c) "Kelly's Dad."
(d) "Mr. Arden."

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On page 90 of Chapter VI, "Taken," Melissa (George) stands still, and "The hairs on her arms stood straight up, and the back of her neck tingled." What emotion is Gino depicting, here?

3. In Chapter V, "Auditions," Who supervises Ms. Udell's class while the auditions are taking place?

4. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what does Kelly criticize at lunchtime?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Melissa (George) hate about the boys' bathroom?

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

3. What does Scott's conclusion that Melissa (George) is looking at "dirty magazines" (8) in Chapter I, "Secrets," tell readers about Scott?

4. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," how does Kelly react to the idea of Melissa (George) playing Charlotte?

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

6. In Chapter III, "Acting Is Just Pretend," there are a lot of details about dinners cooked by Kelly's father and Melissa's (George's) mother. Explain the purpose of including these details.

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

8. Describe the inside of Kelly's house.

9. When Jeff joins their class, how does Rick change?

10. 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)?

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