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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Heather say is necessary for advancement?
(a) Having lots of friends.
(b) Knowing one's goals.
(c) Having lots of money.
(d) Knowing one's limitations.

2. What is the name of the "clan" that Heather has found?
(a) The Marys.
(b) The Nobodies.
(c) The Marthas.
(d) The Hopelets.

3. Where does Melinda decide to spend her time after school?
(a) In her closet at the school.
(b) Working on her trees.
(c) Spying on the football team.
(d) At the gym watching Rachel.

4. Why does Melinda end up sitting near the front?
(a) So she can be the first to get off.
(b) So she can see if any of her friends are going to make contact with her.
(c) To save a seat for her best friend.
(d) To talk to the driver.

5. What did Melinda do last year on Halloween?
(a) Stayed home and read Dracula.
(b) Went out with her "clan."
(c) Went to a scary movie.
(d) Babysat for a neighbor.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Melinda compare her math teacher's love of algebra?

2. Why does Melinda see math as being easy?

3. What do Melinda's parents make her do in "Second Marking Period"?

4. What often happens to Rachel in the halls?

5. Why does Melinda receive a demerit?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Melinda feel about Algebra compared to other math courses she has taken?

2. How does Melinda refer to her teachers?

3. Describe Melinda's visit to Heather's home after school.

4. What is Heather's plan for Melinda and herself?

5. What are some names Melinda comes up with for groups of students in the auditorium, and to what group does she belong?

6. Describe Melinda's encounter with Rachel in the bathroom in "First Marking Period".

7. What is making it more difficult for Melinda to talk, and what does she wish to do about what is keeping her quiet?

8. What does Melinda notice in her mirror and why don't Melinda's parents seem to notice the change in her?

9. Why does Melinda decorate the faculty lounge with Heather and what do the Marthas say about Melinda?

10. Who are the Marthas and why does Melinda talk about them?

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