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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Melinda feel as she runs away from the store in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) Like a scared rabbit.
(b) Like a rabid dog.
(c) Like a trapped rat.
(d) Like a track star.

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

5. What does Mr. Freeman say about Melinda's work in "Fourth Marking Period"?
(a) It is perfect.
(b) It is stiff and unnatural.
(c) It is coming along nicely.
(d) It looks as if she has copied someone else.

6. Why is Heather in danger of losing her standing with the Marthas?
(a) They need to eliminate two members because of their charter limitations.
(b) They think Heather is too unsophisticated.
(c) They do not like that she is friends with Melinda.
(d) They do not like the quality of her work.

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

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

9. Why does Melinda miss the bus in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) She is arguing with her mother.
(b) She is arguing with Heather on the phone.
(c) She oversleeps.
(d) She decides to skip school.

10. What causes Melinda a great deal of consternation in "Fourth Marking Period"?
(a) Mr. Neck says she has to give an oral report for extra credit.
(b) Her parents want her to change schools.
(c) Andy is put in her art class.
(d) Mr. Freeman asks her to teach the class about Cubism.

11. What does Melinda wonder about one of the main characters in the book her English class is studying?
(a) If the character was scared in the house.
(b) If the character was oppressed like she is.
(c) Why the character took being transported back in time so calmly.
(d) If the character tried to say no.

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

13. How does Melinda react to her talk with Heather in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) She wishes her parents were divorcing.
(b) She thinks Heather is wise to leave the Marthas.
(c) She is happy for the compliment.
(d) She realizes how much the friendship means to her.

14. What does Melinda almost do after opening her Christmas presents?
(a) Tell her parents about what happened to her at the party.
(b) Tell her parents how happy she is.
(c) Scream at her parents.
(d) Leave home.

15. What happened to Melinda at the party when she called the police?
(a) Someone pushed her into a closet and locked the door.
(b) Someone slapped her.
(c) A girl screamed at Melinda.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Melinda devise a plan for her extra credit social studies project?

2. On what does Melinda's father blame her behavioral changes?

3. Why doesn't Melinda qualify for the basketball team?

4. What has Melinda done this April in "Fourth Marking Period"?

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

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