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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 VIII, "Some Jerk," who takes Jeff and Melissa to the restroom to wash up?
(a) Mr. Jackson.
(b) Ms. Davis.
(c) The principal.
(d) Rick.

2. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Jeff accuse Rick of being?
(a) A girl.
(b) A pig.
(c) A liar.
(d) A suck-up.

3. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," why does Ms. Udell want the actors to practice in the auditorium?
(a) She is tired of Melissa moping around rehearsal, being upset about not playing Charlotte.
(b) She thinks that they could use practice projecting their voices.
(c) She wants the stage crew to be able to focus on their work without the distraction of hearing lines being read.
(d) She is trying to keep Melissa apart from Jeff and Rick.

4. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what does Melissa tell Kelly about her all-black outfit?
(a) It looks like she is going to a funeral at the zoo.
(b) It makes her look like Ms. Udell.
(c) It makes her look much older.
(d) It is depressing.

5. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Mr. Jackson call Melissa?
(a) A talented girl.
(b) A troublemaker.
(c) A surprise star.
(d) A clown.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Melissa do when she is pulled out in front of the clapping audience?

2. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," Mr. Jackson compares the stage crew to which Charlotte's Web character?

3. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what does Melissa ask if she can do if she goes to therapy?

4. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Jeff say that he would do to a talking spider?

5. In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," how does Melissa react to her mom's cold behavior?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," Kelly invites Melissa to go to the zoo. What causes Melissa to hesitate at first, and what then causes her to enthusiastically accept the invitation?

2. In the beginning of Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what is Kelly's state of mind, and how do we know?

3. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," how does Kelly's phone call highlight how unsupportive Melissa's mother has been?

4. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," why is Scott surprised by his mother's behavior?

5. In the beginning of Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," how does Scott react to Melissa's explanation of her gender identity?

6. What common saying is Gino alluding to in the title of Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable"? What point does this allusion make?

7. In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what do Melissa and Scott argue about, and why?

8. In Chapter X, "Transformations," how do her classmates react to Melissa's performance?

9. In Chapter VII, "Some Jerk," what backstage job does Melissa take on, and why?

10. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what does Scott assume about Melissa's identity, and why?

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