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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 5, the narrator tells us that when the bathroom door rattles, "It was as if Scott were rattling George's heart inside her rib cage." This is an example of which technique?

2. In Chapter VI, "Taken," what does George (Melissa) do on the way to school?

3. In Chapter VI, "Taken," who ends up getting the role of Charlotte?

4. How does Melissa's (George's) class travel through the school?

5. In Chapter V, "Auditions," which spot does Melissa (George) get in the auditions?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," why does Melissa (George) laugh so hard on the playground?

2. Why is Melissa (George) so preoccupied with things that are pink and things that are blue?

3. What does Melissa's (George's) mom say in the dinner conversation in Chapter III, "Acting Is Just Pretend," that stops Melissa from asking her question about being transgender?

4. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," how does Kelly react to the idea of Melissa (George) playing Charlotte?

5. Why is Kelly so sure that Ms. Udell will be happy that Melissa (George) wants to audition for the part of Charlotte?

6. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what are two reasons that Kelly's note is so meaningful to Melissa (George)?

7. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what are Kelly's complaints about lunch?

8. At the end of Chapter I, "Secrets," why does Melissa (George) wish to be someone else?

9. At the end of Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what nightmare does Melissa (George) have about playing Charlotte?

10. When Melissa (George) is looking at magazines in Chapter I, she imagines herself with the girls on the beach. What does she imagine would happen if she were with them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think that Rick and Jeff target Melissa? As you write, take into account who all three of these people are, using quoted material from the book to support your ideas. Be sure to discuss what Rick and Jeff are feeling and trying to accomplish when they bully Melissa.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," why would Gino spend so much time narrating specific details of the Mario Kart games? Explain how this develops Melissa's and Scott's characters and how the games relate to thematic motifs in George.

Essay Topic 3

What does the nickname "Gee-gee" tell you about the relationship between Melissa and her mother? Explain two things that this nickname implies about their relationship.

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