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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. What does Melissa (George) call Kelly's dad?
2. When Kelly says that Melissa (George) isn't a girl, on page 90 of Chapter VI, "Taken," what does Melissa (George) say to Kelly?
3. On page 56 of Chapter IV, "Anticipation," readers are told that one character is "a short, wrinkly prune of a woman with poofy gray hair." What technique is being used, here?
4. In Chapter V, "Auditions," Mrs. Udell congratulates the class on their patience and then does what?
5. In Chapter V, "Auditions," the note that Kelly passes to Melissa (George) says that she will be what?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what does Kelly say her dad says about Melissa (George) trying out for a female role?
2. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what bothers Melissa (George) so much about the men's magazine article on getting in touch with your "feminine" side?
3. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," What does Ms. Udell tell Melissa (George) about crying at the end of Charlotte's Web?
4. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what school tradition is discussed?
5. Describe Melissa's (George's) relationship with her father.
6. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," Kelly spends quite a bit of time talking about the poor cooking of school lunches. What does this reveal about her and about her background?
7. What does Melissa (George) hate about the boys' bathroom?
8. In the beginning of Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," why does Melissa (George) find Charlotte's death particularly sad?
9. When Jeff joins their class, how does Rick change?
10. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," why do Jeff and Rick say cruel things to Melissa (George) about her reaction to the book Charlotte's Web?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Evaluate Gino's depiction of Kelly's process of coming to terms with Melissa's gender identity. Does it feel authentic to her character? Does it seem like a realistic depiction of how a child of this age might react to this kind of news? Be sure to use textual evidence to support your claims.
Essay Topic 2
There are numerous ways that Melissa's school reinforces gender norms. Describe several of these and comment on how realistic this depiction of contemporary schools is.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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