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

2. On page 112 of Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," we are told that "The canvas stuck to itself and crackled as the students unfolded it." This is an example of what technique?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Parallelism.
(c) Imagery.
(d) Irony.

3. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," why does Scott think that their mother must be upset?
(a) She lets them eat dessert before dinner.
(b) They are eating at a restaurant on a weekday.
(c) She seems very distracted.
(d) She yelled at him in the car for no real reason.

4. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," why does Scott object to his teacher's plan to have the class dissect a worm?
(a) It is scheduled for his birthday.
(b) It is wrong to dissect animals.
(c) It will be gross.
(d) It will be too much work.

5. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what is the first thing that Melissa does when she climbs down from the ladder?
(a) Calls her father.
(b) Tries to sneak out of the auditorium.
(c) Jumps around laughing and giggling with Kelly.
(d) Cries.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," why does Melissa ride so slowly to Kelly's house?

2. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Melissa transfer the words "Some Jerk" to?

3. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what is different about the way Kelly takes pictures?

4. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what plan do Kelly and Melissa come up with?

5. In the beginning of Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what concern does Melissa have about Kelly's uncle?

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

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

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

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

6. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," when Melissa tells Kelly her "girl" name, how does Kelly react?

7. In Chapter X, "Transformations," how does Melissa feel about her performance as Charlotte, and why?

8. 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?

9. 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?

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

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