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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," what does Melissa tell Kelly that prompts Kelly to say "That's not fair!" (105)?
(a) Melissa tells Kelly about Jeff punching her.
(b) Melissa tells Kelly that her mother will not let her go in her room anymore.
(c) Melissa tells Kelly that her mother will not let her go live with her father permanently.
(d) Melissa tells Kelly about her mother taking the magazines.

2. Near the end of Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what does Kelly say that makes Melissa so happy?
(a) That she thinks Melissa's mother will eventually accept her wearing "girl" clothes.
(b) That she will call her "Melissa" from now on.
(c) That she wants to go on more outings like this.
(d) That Melissa looks almost exactly like a girl.

3. In Chapter X, "Transformations," the narrator describes Templeton as gathering "sesquipedalian" words (156). What are "sesquipedalian" words?
(a) Insults.
(b) Long words.
(c) Words that are hard to pronounce.
(d) Made-up words.

4. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," when does the narrator start referring to Melissa as "Melissa" instead of "George"?
(a) After Melissa sees herself in the mirror.
(b) At the very end of the chapter.
(c) After Uncle Bill accepts Melissa as a girl.
(d) In the first sentence of the chapter.

5. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what are the last two items that Melissa needs to complete her outfit?
(a) Shoes and underwear.
(b) Rings and barrettes.
(c) A beanie and scarf.
(d) Socks and earrings.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what job does Melissa volunteer for?

3. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Kelly say about Melissa thinking she is a girl?

4. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what worry does Melissa's mother share?

5. In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what is likely to be Scott's unstated reason for spending time with Melissa?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what preparations has Kelly made for Melissa's arrival, and what do they show about how Kelly is thinking and feeling?

4. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what is thematically important about the trip to the bathroom at the zoo?

5. At the end of Chapter VII, "Some Jerk," what punishment and what advice does Melissa receive from her principal?

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

7. 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?

8. 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?

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

10. In the beginning of Chapter VII, "Some Jerk," what does Kelly tell Melissa about Melissa being transgender?

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