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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Melinda try after giving up on the linoleum block carving?
(a) Clay.
(b) Computer graphics.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Fingerpaint.

2. What does Melinda do in her clothes closet at home?
(a) Sleeps.
(b) Cries.
(c) Screams.
(d) Laughs.

3. Why is Melinda angry after being at her father's office?
(a) That he has a much more low-key job than her mother.
(b) That he kept correcting her phone manners.
(c) That he seems to be flirting with his secretary.
(d) That he makes her talk to strangers.

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

5. About what does Melinda talk to the person she sees in the mall on the last day of Spring break?
(a) The Marthas.
(b) Art projects.
(c) What happened at the summer party.
(d) The science fair.

6. What has Melinda's parents noticed in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) That she is improving on the guitar even with no lessons.
(b) That she is sometimes manic.
(c) That she does not talk.
(d) That she is a very talented artist.

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

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

9. Where does David invite Melinda in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) To a youth church group.
(b) To the movies.
(c) To his house for pizza.
(d) To go sledding.

10. About what does Melinda think when she is looking in the mirror at Efferts?
(a) Her mother's complaints about aging.
(b) Pizza for dinner.
(c) Mr. Freeman giving her a ride.
(d) A woman who is badly burned.

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

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

13. How does Melinda react to her parent's condemnation about her report card?
(a) She packs some clothes and leaves home.
(b) She screams at them.
(c) She cries.
(d) She cuts her wrist over and over.

14. Why does Melinda think Mr. Freeman is driving too fast?
(a) She thinks he drives really slowly.
(b) Because he passes a beer truck and almost has a head-on collision.
(c) Because they are in a snowstorm.
(d) Because he skids onto the shoulder.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Melinda sometimes exchange notes?

2. How does Melinda react to her talk with Heather in "Third Marking Period"?

3. What causes Melinda a great deal of consternation in "Fourth Marking Period"?

4. What does Melinda say in a note to Rachel in "Fourth Marking Period"?

5. Where does Melinda go one day when she skips school?

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