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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. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what are Maddy, Emma, and the other girls doing at recess?
2. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what makes Melissa (George) giggle frantically?
3. Chapter VI, "Taken," starts with what event that disrupts the usual household routine?
4. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what does Kelly criticize at lunchtime?
5. According to the beginning of Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), where does Melissa's (George's) father live?
Short Essay Questions
1. In the beginning of Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," why does Melissa (George) find Charlotte's death particularly sad?
2. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," What does Ms. Udell tell Melissa (George) about crying at the end of Charlotte's Web?
3. Describe the inside of Kelly's house.
4. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what school tradition is discussed?
5. 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?
6. What does Melissa (George) hate about the boys' bathroom?
7. In Chapter II, Rick and Jeff say "That ain't no girl. That's George," (12), and Kelly says "Who cares if you're not really a girl?" (23). What does this show about the feeling that her classmates get about Melissa (George)?
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. Describe Melissa's (George's) relationship with her father.
10. At the end of Chapter I, "Secrets," why does Melissa (George) wish to be someone else?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," there is a dramatic scene where Jeff and Rick use direct violence at Melissa. What function does the scene serve in the novel, and what larger social issue is being portrayed here in a brief, less graphic way?
Essay Topic 3
Describe the content of the magazines that Melissa loves. Explain the kind of person that these magazines are aimed at and what you think draws Melissa to them.
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