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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Melinda do for a whole week?
(a) Speak to her parents at dinner.
(b) Not speak to Heather.
(c) Attend class without skipping.
(d) Speak to David about stuff besides lab work.

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

4. Why doesn't Melinda qualify for the basketball team?
(a) She has too many electives on her schedule.
(b) It's only for seniors.
(c) She's an inch under the required height.
(d) Poor grades.

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

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

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

8. 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 does not talk.
(c) That she is a very talented artist.
(d) That she is sometimes manic.

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

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

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

12. 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.

13. What has Melinda started in art class at the end of "Second Marking Period"?
(a) A new linoleum block.
(b) A silhouette.
(c) A sculpture.
(d) A pottery piece.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Melinda decide on her continued walk to school in "Third Marking Period"?

2. Who does Melinda see in the mall on the last day of Spring break?

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

4. What does Melinda almost do after opening her Christmas presents?

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

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