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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 XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," why does Melissa not tell her mother about her and Kelly's plan?
(a) Her mother already told her that she is not allowed to wear girls' clothing.
(b) She thinks that her mother is not ready for her to take such a big step.
(c) Her mother already thinks that Kelly is a troublemaker.
(d) She is not sure that her mother is on her side.

2. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what project is the stage crew working on?
(a) The music.
(b) The props.
(c) The backdrop.
(d) The costumes.

3. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what surprises Melissa about the women's restroom?
(a) It has more mirrors than the men's bathrooms she has been in.
(b) It smells just like the men's bathrooms she has been in.
(c) The women inside are talking and checking their makeup.
(d) It is not pink.

4. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what worry does Melissa's mother share?
(a) Starting fights is a symptom that shows how much Melissa is hurting.
(b) Melissa's father will never accept her.
(c) Being transgender is against their religion.
(d) There are a lot of bullies in the world.

5. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Melissa's mother do before Melissa goes backstage?
(a) Reminds her to do her best.
(b) Kisses her on the cheek.
(c) Tells her that her father is in the audience.
(d) Asks where Kelly's father is.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter X, "Transformations," Melissa's mother is described as walking "brusquely" (161). How was she walking?

2. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what does Melissa tell Kelly about her all-black outfit?

3. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Melissa do while the boys are playing with their technology and the girls are playing jump rope?

4. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what is Scott's first guess about what Melissa told their mother?

5. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what story does Scott tell at the dinner table?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," Melissa's mother tells her that she does not want Melissa to make her own life harder--what does Melissa say to this, and how does her mother respond?

3. In the beginning of Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what two objections does Melissa's mother offer to the idea that Melissa is a girl?

4. 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?

5. In Chapter VII, "Some Jerk," Melissa and Kelly have an exchange about transgender rights. Explain what each girl says about this topic.

6. In the beginning of Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what is the purpose of including the details about Jeff and Rick making fun of the kindergartners and Mrs. Fields?

7. In the beginning of Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," Melissa again combs her hair forward. Explain when she does this and why.

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

9. In Chapter X, "Transformations," how does Melissa's mother react to her performance?

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

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