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

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) "Did you steal them?"
(c) "Are you dressing in my clothes?"
(d) "Are these mine?"

3. 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) Terror.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Joy.

4. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," why does Melissa (George) take a long time to get back to her classroom from her trip to the bathroom?
(a) She spends time at her locker, sneaking a peek at one of her magaines.
(b) She really hates writing in her jounral.
(c) She is stopped in the hallway by the principal.
(d) She does not want to get back because she is afraid that her classmates will laugh at her.

5. In Chapter I, "Secrets," what does Scott assume that Melissa (George) is looking at in the bathroom?
(a) Makeup.
(b) Pornography.
(c) Her new hairstyle.
(d) Teen magazines.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What detail of dinner in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), shows how thoughtful Melissa's (George's) mother is about her happiness?

3. In Chapter VI, "Taken," how does Melissa's (George's) mother say she found the bag of magazines?

4. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," when Melissa (George) hesitates to tell Kelly something, what does Kelly threaten to do?

5. Why does Melissa (George) hope that Mr. and Mrs. Williams do not move away?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

4. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what bothers Melissa (George) so much about the men's magazine article on getting in touch with your "feminine" side?

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

6. What does Melissa's (George's) mom say in the dinner conversation in Chapter III, "Acting Is Just Pretend," that stops Melissa from asking her question about being transgender?

7. 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)?

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

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

10. When Melissa (George) is looking at magazines in Chapter I, she imagines herself with the girls on the beach. What does she imagine would happen if she were with them?

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