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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. What does Mr. Freeman bring Melinda after he comments on her work in "Fourth Marking Period"?
(a) A lump of clay.
(b) A box of kleenex.
(c) A book on Cubism.
(d) A new set of paints.

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

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

6. What does Heather discuss with Melinda in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) Heather's parents are divorcing.
(b) The wonderful posters Melinda created.
(c) Their friendship.
(d) The fact that Heather is disenchanted with the Marthas.

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

8. What does Mr. Freeman's painting express?
(a) His love of teaching.
(b) His love of technology.
(c) His love of nature.
(d) His unhappiness with the school board.

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

10. What does Melinda call "crap"?
(a) The newest styles.
(b) Puberty.
(c) School.
(d) Art.

11. Who does Melinda worry about concerning Andy?
(a) Ivy.
(b) Mary.
(c) Rachel.
(d) Heather.

12. What kind of car does Mr. Freeman drive?
(a) Chevy.
(b) Toyota.
(c) Volvo.
(d) VW.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Melinda think about her parents' life if she were not in the picture?

2. What does Melinda remember about the summer party?

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

4. What makes Melinda feel fearful about David?

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

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