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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is something Melinda receives from her parents for Christmas?
(a) An old beat-up car.
(b) Drawing materials.
(c) A new bike.
(d) A guitar.

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

5. What does Melinda think she may be when she is an adult?
(a) A teacher.
(b) An artist.
(c) An insurance agent.
(d) A basketball player.

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

7. What does Melinda say in a note to Rachel in "Fourth Marking Period"?
(a) Melinda offers to help Rachel with her art project.
(b) Melinda asks Rachel for the money Rachel owes her.
(c) Melinda warns Rachel about Andy.
(d) Melinda asks Rachel to be friends again.

8. With whom does Andy go to the movies with in "Fourth Marking Period"?
(a) Rachel.
(b) Heather.
(c) David.
(d) Ivy.

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

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

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

12. What is Heather doing at the mall in "Second Marking Period"?
(a) Shopping.
(b) Following some of the Marthas and carrying their packages.
(c) Modeling.
(d) Survey work.

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

14. On what does Melinda's father blame her behavioral changes?
(a) Starting high school.
(b) A new boyfriend.
(c) Hanging out with Heather.
(d) The art teacher's rebellious attitude.

15. What book is being studied in English in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.
(b) Their Eyes Were Watching God.
(c) The Scarlett Letter.
(d) The House of Seven Gables.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Melinda a great deal of consternation in "Fourth Marking Period"?

2. With whom does Melinda sometimes exchange notes?

3. What does Mr. Freeman think a good artist must have?

4. What does Melinda remember about the summer party?

5. Where does Melinda begin working at Christmas break?

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