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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 XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," who do readers learn hung the swing in the yard?

2. In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what is likely to be Scott's unstated reason for spending time with Melissa?

3. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what are the last two items that Melissa needs to complete her outfit?

4. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," how does Melissa respond after she is punched?

5. In Chapter X, "Transformations," how do Melissa's classmates react to her surprise performance?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter X, "Transformations," how do her classmates react to Melissa's performance?

2. In the beginning of Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," how does Scott react to Melissa's explanation of her gender identity?

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 XI, "Invitations," Melissa's mother tells her that she does not want Melissa to make her own life harder--what does Melissa say to this, and how does her mother respond?

5. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what does Scott assume about Melissa's identity, and why?

6. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what preparations has Kelly made for Melissa's arrival, and what do they show about how Kelly is thinking and feeling?

7. In the beginning of Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what is Kelly's state of mind, and how do we know?

8. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," when Melissa tells Kelly her "girl" name, how does Kelly react?

9. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," how does Kelly's phone call highlight how unsupportive Melissa's mother has been?

10. In Chapter VII, "Some Jerk," Melissa and Kelly have an exchange about transgender rights. Explain what each girl says about this topic.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter X, "Transformations," when Melissa is onstage playing Charlotte, she feels "as if she were born there and had only now found herself where she had always been" (156). Explain why she feels this way--explain what was true of her life before this moment and in what way this moment is both a transformation and a confirmation of who she has always been.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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