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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 XI, "Invitations," what does Kelly say when she first sees Melissa on the morning after the play?
2. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what is the first thing that Melissa notices about the pink tank top?
3. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," which action of Kelly's reveals how much she cares about Melissa?
4. At the end of Chapter XI, "Invitations," what does Melissa find in her room?
5. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what project is the stage crew working on?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Kelly begins trying to pose Melissa for pictures again, in In Chapter VII, "Some Jerk," what does Melissa say?
2. 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?
3. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," why is Scott surprised by his mother's behavior?
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 X, "Transformations," how does Melissa's mother react to her performance?
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 IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what is Melissa's mother trying to say when she comes in and talks to Melissa in her bedroom?
8. 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?
9. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what is Melissa's reaction to her mother's suggestion that she see a therapist, and why does she have this reaction?
10. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what does Scott assume about Melissa's identity, and why?
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
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.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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