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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 V, "Auditions," what causes Melissa (George) to open her eyes in confusion after she recites her first speech with her eyes closed?
(a) Ms. Udell is laughing.
(b) Ms. Udell does not read her cue for her next line.
(c) Ms. Udell starts scolding her.
(d) Ms. Udell has pushed back her chair and stood up.

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

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

4. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what silly name does Kelly give herself?
(a) Kelly the Fabulous Fourth Grader.
(b) Zoot.
(c) Kelly the All-Wonderful and All-Knowing.
(d) Templeton.

5. 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?
(a) Sorrow.
(b) Joy.
(c) Terror.
(d) Excitement.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," why does Melissa (George) not agree to practice at lunch?

2. In Chapter VI, "Taken," there is another scene where Melissa (George) is coming home and struggling to get the door open. What is the function of this scene?

3. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what is distinctive about the index cards that Ms. Udell distributes to her students?

4. What is "Super Special Surprise" ?

5. In Chapter I, "Secrets," what does Scott assume that Melissa (George) is looking at in the bathroom?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What points is the author trying to make about the Arden household by including the details about the dishes?

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

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

9. Describe Melissa's (George's) relationship with her father.

10. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what are Kelly's complaints about lunch?

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