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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. Why does the ecology club protest the new mascot name?
(a) It doesn't seem very competitive.
(b) It should feature an endangered animal to create awareness.
(c) It is too fierce an image.
(d) It is disrespectful.

2. What does Melinda take to art class after Thanksgiving?
(a) A dried lizard.
(b) Bones from a turkey.
(c) Black mascara.
(d) Red fingernail polish.

3. What do Melinda's parents declare her as having outgrown?
(a) Her doll collection.
(b) Trick or treating.
(c) Her training wheels.
(d) Her Hollywood stars posters.

4. What do Melinda's parents make her do in "Second Marking Period"?
(a) Go to her cousin's party.
(b) Stop dyeing her hair green.
(c) Stay after school for academic help.
(d) Cut her hair.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Melinda feeling emotionally as she boards the school bus?

2. With what does Melinda's English teacher threaten Melinda?

3. What did Melinda do last year on Halloween?

4. What does Melinda see as Heather's greatest character flaw?

5. What embarrasses Melinda in Spanish class?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the topic of discussion at dinner after the interim reports come out, and how does Melinda respond?

3. How does Melinda find a safe space for herself at school and what is the space like?

4. What is the results of Melinda's participation in job day and how does Melinda feel about the event?

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

6. What is Melinda's state of mind on the first day of high school, and how do the students on the bus treat her?

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

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

9. Describe Melinda's first impressions of the art room.

10. What does Melinda do after school on Columbus Day?

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