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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 I, "Secrets," Scott tells Melissa that he stopped at home to get what?
(a) Dinner.
(b) Some money.
(c) A zombie movie.
(d) Mario Kart.

2. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what disgusting thing does Scott talk about at the dinner table?
(a) Urine.
(b) Vomit.
(c) Dissecting a frog.
(d) Seeing a car accident.

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

4. 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 agrees.
(b) He turns the music up.
(c) He gets angry at her.
(d) He gently reminds her that he is the parent.

5. In Chapter VI, "Taken," who ends up getting the role of Charlotte?
(a) Janelle.
(b) Kelly.
(c) Maddy.
(d) Emma.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what does Melissa (George) notice about the girls' auditions?

4. 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?

5. Where is Melissa's (George's) house key?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

7. What does Scott's conclusion that Melissa (George) is looking at "dirty magazines" (8) in Chapter I, "Secrets," tell readers about Scott?

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

9. Describe Melissa's (George's) relationship with her father.

10. What does Melissa (George) hate about the boys' bathroom?

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