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

2. In Chapter I, "Secrets," how does Melissa (George) react to Scott's description of the zombie movie?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She asks to borrow it.
(c) She thinks it is gross.
(d) She cries.

3. In Chapter VI, "Taken," there is a scene that reminds readers of what earlier scene?
(a) Melissa's mother preparing chocolate milk for her in Chapter III, "Acting Is Just Pretend."
(b) Melissa arriving home from school and trying to open the door in Chapter I, "Secrets."
(c) Kelly taking pictures in Chapter III, "Acting Is Just Pretend."
(d) Scott teaching Melissa about Kelly being her girlfriend in Chapter V, "Auditions."

4. In Chapter VI, "Taken," what does Melissa's (George's) mother forbid?
(a) Using the phone or computer for one month.
(b) Wearing her clothes or going in her room.
(c) Collecting more magazines.
(d) Any more discussion of Melissa's gender identity.

5. When Kelly and Melissa (George) practice their auditions in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), why does Melissa end up reading Charlotte's lines for most of the end of their practice?
(a) Kelly does not care because she does not really want to be in the play, anyway.
(b) Melissa begins to cry whenever she looks at the "Wilbur" script.
(c) Kelly says that she wants to read Wilbur and that Melissa is a better Charlotte than she is.
(d) Melissa insists on doing it because she loves the part of Charlotte so much.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what good news does Kelly have for Melissa (George)?

2. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what causes Melissa (George) to open her eyes in confusion after she recites her first speech with her eyes closed?

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

4. What is "Super Special Surprise" ?

5. What question does Melissa (George) want to ask her mom at dinner in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend")?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the inside of Kelly's house.

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

3. What points is the author trying to make about the Arden household by including the details about the dishes?

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

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

6. 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?

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

8. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what happens when Melissa (George) tries to practice her audition at recess?

9. 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.

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

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