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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," what bothers Melissa (George) about Kelly's reaction to her wanting to play Charlotte?
(a) Kelly just ignores her.
(b) Kelly acts like it is not a big deal.
(c) Kelly is jealous of Melissa's talent.
(d) Kelly says that Melissa is not talented enough to get the part.

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

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

4. Which of Melissa's (George's) classmates used to be her friend but is now one of the bullies?
(a) Avery.
(b) Rick.
(c) Kelly.
(d) Jeff.

5. In the beginning of the novel, what is the first thing that Melissa (George) does when she gets home?
(a) She calls Kelly to talk about the ending of Charlotte's Web.
(b) She gets the magazines out and spends time looking at them.
(c) She makes herself a snack and does homework.
(d) She plays Mario Kart with Scott.

Short Answer Questions

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

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 IV, "Anticipation," what color does Melissa (George) want to choose for her journal entry, and what color does she actually choose?

4. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what disgusting thing does Scott talk about at the dinner table?

5. What phrase do the girls always use to say good-bye?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. 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.

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