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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What dress does Melinda think was distracting on her biology teacher?
(a) A bright green dress with lavender bunnies.
(b) A purple dress with bright blue flowers.
(c) An African caftan.
(d) A bright orange dress with purple daisies.

2. What does Nichole make look easy?
(a) Taking tests.
(b) Completing math problems.
(c) Talking to boys.
(d) Sports.

3. What is the name of the "clan" that Heather has found?
(a) The Nobodies.
(b) The Hopelets.
(c) The Marthas.
(d) The Marys.

4. How does David describe the tone of Mr. Neck's lecture in "Second Marking Period"?
(a) Racist and intolerant.
(b) Bitter.
(c) Informative.
(d) Optimistic.

5. What often happens to Rachel in the halls?
(a) She is told she was right for what she did.
(b) She is totally ignored.
(c) She is told to go away.
(d) She is bumped.

6. Why does Melinda buy her lunch on her first day of school?
(a) Because she wants to stand in line next to a boy.
(b) Her mother had not gone to the grocery store the day before.
(c) So she can first see what is fashionable in what one brings for lunch.
(d) She has plenty of money.

7. What does Melinda notice about her lips in the mirror?
(a) The upper lip is fuller than the lower.
(b) The lower lip is fuller than the upper.
(c) They have scabs on them.
(d) They are misshapen.

8. What topic does "Mr. Neck" rant about in social studies in "Second Marking Period"?
(a) Immigration.
(b) Outsourcing.
(c) Communism.
(d) Monarchies.

9. What does Melinda see as Heather's greatest character flaw?
(a) Trying too hard to be a teacher's pet.
(b) Being a snob.
(c) Talking too much.
(d) Being too quiet.

10. What did Melinda do last year on Halloween?
(a) Went out with her "clan."
(b) Stayed home and read Dracula.
(c) Babysat for a neighbor.
(d) Went to a scary movie.

11. On what team is Nichole?
(a) Tennis.
(b) Swim.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Basketball.

12. Why does the ecology club protest the new mascot name?
(a) It is disrespectful.
(b) It is too fierce an image.
(c) It doesn't seem very competitive.
(d) It should feature an endangered animal to create awareness.

13. What does Heather want to sign her and Melinda up to do?
(a) Band.
(b) Participate in the musical.
(c) Volunteer to read to blind people.
(d) Volunteer with children in the city art program.

14. Why does Melinda feel sad for her biology teacher?
(a) Her dog died the day before.
(b) She is stuck with them as students.
(c) Her husband is killed in a car accident.
(d) Her son is paralyzed.

15. What has the Mascot name been changed to for the second time?
(a) The Tigers.
(b) The Lions.
(c) The Elves.
(d) The Dolphins.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Heather, what is a common mistake most nine graders make?

2. With what does Heather beg Melinda's help?

3. How does Melinda get her potatoes and gravy on her blouse?

4. What does Melinda do when the cheerleaders come into the gym during the pep rally?

5. Why is Mr. Neck upset about his son?

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