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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 VI, "Taken," what does George (Melissa) do on the way to school?
(a) Count telephone poles.
(b) Cry.
(c) Reread Charlotte's Web.
(d) Send a mean text message to Kelly.

2. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what does Ms. Udell notice about Melissa (George) as soon as she enters the hallway for her audition?
(a) She has forgotten to bring a chair with her.
(b) She is very nervous.
(c) She seems especially excited.
(d) She does not have the sheet of dialogue with her.

3. When Kelly tells her father to keep his music turned down so she and Melissa (George) can rehearse, how does Mr. Arden react?
(a) He gently reminds her that he is the parent.
(b) He agrees.
(c) He turns the music up.
(d) He gets angry at her.

4. Why does Melissa (George) hope that Mr. and Mrs. Williams do not move away?
(a) Because a boy her age might move in.
(b) Because Mr. Williams is the one who fixes her bike when it breaks down.
(c) Because she will miss Kelly.
(d) Because she earns money doing their yard work.

5. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what does Kelly criticize at lunchtime?
(a) Her father.
(b) Ms. Udell.
(c) The noise of the other students.
(d) The food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Melissa's (George's) teacher say in Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," that makes Melissa cry even harder?

2. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what does Ms. Udell say to anyone who is focused on the play instead of on their work during the morning?

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

4. In Chapter I, "Secrets," it is implied that Melissa (George) hides her ChapStick in the spring because of what?

5. In Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), what upsetting name does Mr. Arden call Melissa (George)?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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.

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

4. 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.

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

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

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

8. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," why does Melissa (George) not want her classmates to know that she is going to try out for Charlotte?

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

10. 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?

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