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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the English teacher explain about the book they are going to study in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) The use of symbols.
(b) That the book is banned in some school districts.
(c) That they have to have their parents' permission.
(d) That the book is a classic and tells much about life.

2. Where does Melinda go one day when she skips school?
(a) The library.
(b) The ariport.
(c) The museum.
(d) The hospital.

3. To where does Melinda catch the bus in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) The quarry.
(b) Her mother's store.
(c) The mall.
(d) Her therapist's office.

4. With whom does Andy go to the movies with in "Fourth Marking Period"?
(a) Ivy.
(b) Heather.
(c) David.
(d) Rachel.

5. What does Melinda think she may be when she is an adult?
(a) An artist.
(b) A basketball player.
(c) A teacher.
(d) An insurance agent.

6. Who is in detention when Melinda attends?
(a) David.
(b) Andy.
(c) Heather.
(d) No one else.

7. What is written behind the suffragette poster?
(a) A message about standing up for what one believes.
(b) The word "Help."
(c) Nothing.
(d) The message, "I need an A".

8. Where does Melinda decide to stop in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) At the convenience store.
(b) At the bakery.
(c) At the pet shop.
(d) At her mother's store.

9. How do the girls of the International Club feel about Andy?
(a) They think he is bad news.
(b) They hate him
(c) They are uncomfortable around him.
(d) They adore him.

10. What does the artist she studies inspire Melinda to draw?
(a) A Cubist building.
(b) A harp.
(c) A mandolin.
(d) A Cubist tree.

11. What causes Melinda to faint in biology class?
(a) Seeing another student vomit.
(b) Someone saying something nasty behind her back.
(c) Seeing a dead frog.
(d) Not having any breakfast.

12. What makes Melinda feel fearful about David?
(a) That he might tell her parents about the summer party.
(b) Nothing.
(c) That he might try to touch her.
(d) That he might reject her.

13. Where does Melinda begin working at Christmas break?
(a) The stockroom in her mother's store.
(b) The stockroom in a rival store from her mother's.
(c) A fast food store.
(d) At home raking the yard.

14. Where does Melinda go when she arrives at Effert's?
(a) To the snack bar.
(b) To the electronics section.
(c) To the nightclothes section.
(d) To the jean section.

15. What is Heather doing at the mall in "Second Marking Period"?
(a) Survey work.
(b) Following some of the Marthas and carrying their packages.
(c) Modeling.
(d) Shopping.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Melinda do after Mr. Freeman comments on her work in "Fourth Marking Period"?

2. What does Melinda's mother tell her in a note in "Second Marking Period"?

3. Why is Heather in danger of losing her standing with the Marthas?

4. Why does Melinda shop at Effert's?

5. What is something Melinda receives from her parents for Christmas?

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