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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What happens when Melinda faints?
(a) She is caught by David.
(b) She breaks her arm.
(c) She breaks her hand.
(d) She cuts her head.

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

5. Who does Melinda see in the mall on the last day of Spring break?
(a) Andy.
(b) Ivy.
(c) Heather.
(d) Rachel.

6. Why does Melinda drop the posters she is hanging?
(a) She is surprised to see her parents walk into the principal's office.
(b) She falls off the stepstool.
(c) She has a concussion from her fall in biology class.
(d) IT comes up behind her and whispers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. 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

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

15. What does Mr. Freeman think is wrong with Melinda?
(a) She is apathetic.
(b) Her imagination is frozen.
(c) She isn't very talented.
(d) She is boy crazy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book is being studied in English in "Third Marking Period"?

2. Why does Melinda miss the bus in "Third Marking Period"?

3. What does Mr. Freeman's painting express?

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

5. What does Melinda do for a whole week?

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