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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What does Melinda do after Mr. Freeman comments on her work in "Fourth Marking Period"?
(a) Feels energized.
(b) Throws the linoleum block in the garbage.
(c) Refuses to do anything else.
(d) Throws the linoleum block at him.

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

4. What does Melinda's mother tell her in a note in "Second Marking Period"?
(a) That she and her father will be gone for three nights.
(b) To put up the Christmas tree.
(c) To call Melinda's aunt.
(d) To go to her grandmother's for the night.

5. What causes Melinda to feel uncomfortable in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) Mr. Freeman saying he'd like to meet Melinda's mom.
(b) Andy smiling at her sincerely.
(c) Mr. Freeman offering Melinda a ride.
(d) The Principal nodding at her and smiling.

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

7. With whom is Andy associating now, in "Fourth Marking Period"?
(a) The cheerleading squad.
(b) The International Club girls.
(c) The football team.
(d) The girls swim team.

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

9. What does Melinda do at her father's office?
(a) Answer the phone.
(b) Stuff envelopes.
(c) Clean.
(d) Greet clients.

10. What artist does Mr. Freeman want Melinda to study?
(a) Gris.
(b) Villon.
(c) Braque.
(d) Picasso.

11. What does Melinda think about her parents' life if she were not in the picture?
(a) They would be bored.
(b) They would be happier.
(c) They would be living on an exotic island.
(d) They would be divorced.

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

13. What does Mr. Freeman think a good artist must have?
(a) Technical skills.
(b) Focus.
(c) Dedication.
(d) Emotions.

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

15. Why does Melinda shop at Effert's?
(a) Because they are the least expensive store in town.
(b) So her mother can use her discount.
(c) To show the Marthas that she is hip.
(d) Because they have the most stylish clothing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Melinda drop the posters she is hanging?

3. Why does the principal call Melinda's parents?

4. How do the girls of the International Club feel about Andy?

5. What has Melinda's parents noticed in "Third Marking Period"?

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