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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 XI, "Invitations," what does Melissa's mother tell her about the school play?
(a) That she is sorry that she reacted so badly.
(b) That she does not want Melissa to ever do something like that again.
(c) That it was embarrassing.
(d) That Melissa did a great job and she is proud of her.

2. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," Mr. Jackson compares the stage crew to which Charlotte's Web character?
(a) Templeton.
(b) Charlotte.
(c) Fern.
(d) Wilbur.

3. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what story does Scott tell at the dinner table?
(a) Clever Hans the Counting Horse.
(b) How high-heeled shoes were first invented for men, not women.
(c) Dissecting a worm in biology class.
(d) Mike the Headless Chicken.

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

5. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what is Scott's first guess about what Melissa told their mother?
(a) That she has a crush on Kelly.
(b) That she is transgender.
(c) That she has been having a hard time at school.
(d) That she is gay.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what is the first thing that Melissa does when she climbs down from the ladder?

2. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Rick do when Jeff is about to punch Melissa?

3. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what are the last two items that Melissa needs to complete her outfit?

4. In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what does Scott ask Melissa?

5. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," Scott says that the idea of Melissa being transgender is weird, but makes sense, because of what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. Melissa's mom seems to think that identifying as a girl might be a "phase" that Melissa will grow out of. What are some clues that the book gives us that make this seem unlikely?

4. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what activity from earlier in her childhood does Melissa engage in, and what does this show about her feelings?

5. In Chapter VII, "Some Jerk," what does Jeff say that upsets Melissa so much, and how does she respond?

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

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

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

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

10. When Kelly begins trying to pose Melissa for pictures again, in In Chapter VII, "Some Jerk," what does Melissa say?

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