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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 causes Melissa (George) to open her eyes in confusion after she recites her first speech with her eyes closed?
(a) Ms. Udell starts scolding her.
(b) Ms. Udell does not read her cue for her next line.
(c) Ms. Udell has pushed back her chair and stood up.
(d) Ms. Udell is laughing.

2. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what is distinctive about the index cards that Ms. Udell distributes to her students?
(a) They are colored pink for girls and blue for boys.
(b) Some are much larger than others.
(c) They are stained with coffee.
(d) They are shaped like pigs.

3. Alex Gino repeats words like "bang" and "thump" when describing Scott moving around the house. What purpose does this serve?
(a) It reminds us that Scott is a musician.
(b) It foreshadows the argument about Scott making too much noise.
(c) It highlights the differences between Melissa (George) and Scott.
(d) It characterizes Melissa (George) as picky, because of how much the noise bothers her.

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

5. 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) Simile.
(b) Symbolism.
(c) Personification.
(d) Metaphor.

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 I, "Secrets," Scott tells Melissa that he stopped at home to get what?

3. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what silly name does Kelly give herself?

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

5. Who is Ms. Udell?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," why does Melissa (George) find Charlotte's death particularly sad?

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

3. 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?

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

6. 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)?

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

8. 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.

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

10. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," What does Ms. Udell tell Melissa (George) about crying at the end of Charlotte's Web?

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