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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 lie does Melissa (George) tell her mother?
(a) That she will be in charge of the stage crew.
(b) That she got the part of Charlotte.
(c) That she got the part of Wilbur.
(d) That she did not audition.

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

3. In Chapter V, "Auditions," Mrs. Udell congratulates the class on their patience and then does what?
(a) Looks at Kelly and winks.
(b) Asks Melissa (George) to come into the hallway for her audition.
(c) Dismisses them.
(d) Shakes her head at Melissa (George) and frowns.

4. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what are Maddy, Emma, and the other girls doing at recess?
(a) Rehearsing their auditions.
(b) Imitating Melissa and Kelly.
(c) Looking at Jeff's phone.
(d) Talking about a television show.

5. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what color does Melissa (George) want to choose for her journal entry, and what color does she actually choose?
(a) Orange; fuchsia.
(b) Pink; purple.
(c) Purple; orange.
(d) Fuchsia; pink.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what does Ms. Udell notice about Melissa (George) as soon as she enters the hallway for her audition?

2. In Chapter V, "Auditions," Who supervises Ms. Udell's class while the auditions are taking place?

3. What kind of creature is Charlotte, from Charlotte's Web?

4. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what hurtful thing does Melissa (George) say to Kelly?

5. Where did Melissa (George) get her copy of Girls' Life?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," Kelly spends quite a bit of time talking about the poor cooking of school lunches. What does this reveal about her and about her background?

3. 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?

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

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

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

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

9. 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?

10. When Jeff joins their class, how does Rick change?

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