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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 VIII, "Some Jerk," Mr. Jackson compares the stage crew to which Charlotte's Web character?
2. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," why does Melissa ride so slowly to Kelly's house?
3. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," Uncle Bill says that Kelly has more confidence than a "rampaging rhinoceros" (189). What would a rampaging rhinoceros be doing?
4. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what is Principal Maldonado trying to say to Melissa's mother without saying it openly?
5. In Chapter X, "Transformations," Melissa's mother is described as walking "brusquely" (161). How was she walking?
Short Essay Questions
1. In the beginning of Chapter VII, "Some Jerk," what does Kelly tell Melissa about Melissa being transgender?
2. In the beginning of Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what is Melissa's mother trying to say when she comes in and talks to Melissa in her bedroom?
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 is the meaning of the scene where Melissa looks in the mirror?
5. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," Kelly invites Melissa to go to the zoo. What causes Melissa to hesitate at first, and what then causes her to enthusiastically accept the invitation?
6. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," when Melissa tells Kelly her "girl" name, how does Kelly react?
7. In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what do Melissa and Scott argue about, and why?
8. In the beginning of Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," how does Scott react to Melissa's explanation of her gender identity?
9. In Chapter X, "Transformations," how does Melissa's mother react to her performance?
10. What common saying is Gino alluding to in the title of Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable"? What point does this allusion make?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Melissa has expressed a very strong reaction to the idea of playing Wilbur. What is it about the Wilbur character, in particular, that makes the idea of playing Wilbur painful to her? How is this related to her feelings about boys and things she associates with boys?
Essay Topic 2
Principal Maldonado is a character who quietly supports Melissa throughout the book. Explain how Gino uses description, action, and dialogue to characterize this woman and how Principal Maldonado impacts Melissa's experience of revealing her gender identity.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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