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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," 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.

2. Why does Melissa (George) hope that Mr. and Mrs. Williams do not move away?
(a) Because she earns money doing their yard work.
(b) Because Mr. Williams is the one who fixes her bike when it breaks down.
(c) Because she will miss Kelly.
(d) Because a boy her age might move in.

3. In Chapter VI, "Taken," what does George (Melissa) do on the way to school?
(a) Reread Charlotte's Web.
(b) Cry.
(c) Send a mean text message to Kelly.
(d) Count telephone poles.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what are Maddy, Emma, and the other girls doing at recess?

2. In Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), what upsetting name does Mr. Arden call Melissa (George)?

3. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what is distinctive about the index cards that Ms. Udell distributes to her students?

4. In Chapter I, "Secrets," why does Melissa (George) want to keep her stuffed animals and toys?

5. Which of Melissa's (George's) classmates used to be her friend but is now one of the bullies?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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. 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.

5. Describe the inside of Kelly's house.

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

8. 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)?

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

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

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