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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. Chapter VI, "Taken," starts with what event that disrupts the usual household routine?

2. At the beginning of Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what makes Melissa cry in class?

3. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what is the first reaction that Ms. Udell has to Melissa's (George's) audition?

4. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," when Melissa (George) hesitates to tell Kelly something, what does Kelly threaten to do?

5. Alex Gino repeats words like "bang" and "thump" when describing Scott moving around the house. What purpose does this serve?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Melissa's (George's) relationship with her father.

4. Describe the inside of Kelly's house.

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

6. When Jeff joins their class, how does Rick change?

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

8. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what bothers Melissa (George) so much about the men's magazine article on getting in touch with your "feminine" side?

9. 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?

10. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," why does Melissa (George) not want her classmates to know that she is going to try out for Charlotte?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ms. Udell is a complex character. Sometimes she seems very caring and kind, and other times she seems strict--even mean. Using several examples of her dialogue and actions, explain the contradictions in her character. What are the contradictions, and what do you think explains them?

Essay Topic 2

What do you think about the way Ms. Udell reacts to the bullying in her class and to Melissa's desire to play Charlotte? Does she make the right decisions some of the time, all of the time, none of the time? If you were the teacher, how would you respond to the bullying and to the idea of Melissa playing Charlotte?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," why do you think that Scott invites Melissa to play Mario Kart? What are his stated reasons, and what do you think might be his more hidden reasons? Be sure to offer textual support for your claims.

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