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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. How does Melissa's (George's) class travel through the school?
(a) In one long line where Melissa always has to stand next to Jeff.
(b) In a loud, disorganized crowd.
(c) In two lines: one for boys and one for girls.
(d) In one long line where Melissa always gets to stand next to Kelly.

2. On page 5, the narrator tells us that when the bathroom door rattles, "It was as if Scott were rattling George's heart inside her rib cage." This is an example of which technique?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Personification.
(c) Simile.
(d) Symbolism.

3. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," who supervises the children at recess?
(a) Mr. Jackson.
(b) Mrs. Fields.
(c) Mr. Arden.
(d) Ms. Udell

4. When Kelly says that Melissa (George) isn't a girl, on page 90 of Chapter VI, "Taken," what does Melissa (George) say to Kelly?
(a) "You really don't understand me at all."
(b) "What if I am?"
(c) "Leave me alone."
(d) "Then neither are you."

5. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what are readers told that Kelly smells like?
(a) Goldfish crackers.
(b) Chocolate.
(c) Baby powder and lilac.
(d) Pencil shavings and oranges.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what is Ms. Udell's response to Melissa's (George's) choice to not share her journal entry with the class?

2. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what lie does Melissa (George) tell her mother?

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

4. 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?

5. In Chapter VI, "Taken," what does George (Melissa) do on the way to school?

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

3. 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.

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

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

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

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

8. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," why do Jeff and Rick say cruel things to Melissa (George) about her reaction to the book Charlotte's Web?

9. What kind of a person is Kelly, and how do readers know?

10. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what school tradition is discussed?

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