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

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

3. Why does Melinda miss the bus in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) She oversleeps.
(b) She is arguing with Heather on the phone.
(c) She decides to skip school.
(d) She is arguing with her mother.

4. What causes Melinda to feel uncomfortable in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) Mr. Freeman offering Melinda a ride.
(b) Andy smiling at her sincerely.
(c) Mr. Freeman saying he'd like to meet Melinda's mom.
(d) The Principal nodding at her and smiling.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Freeman bring Melinda after he comments on her work in "Fourth Marking Period"?

2. Why does Melinda drop the posters she is hanging?

3. What did the summer party have that Melinda's mother does not know about?

4. What book is being studied in English in "Third Marking Period"?

5. What does Mr. Freeman's painting express?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Mr. Freeman doing during art class in "Second Marking Period"?

2. What does Mr. Freeman believe is Melinda's problem in art class, and what does he do about it?

3. Describe the incident in art class when Mr. Freeman's honesty hurts Melinda.

4. How does the book Mr. Freeman gives Melinda help her?

5. Describe the traumatic event that took place for Melinda at the party the summer before.

6. How does Melinda hurt herself in biology class?

7. How does Melinda's pleasure at making posters turn into a nightmare?

8. Describe the ride with Mr. Freeman to Melinda's mother's workplace.

9. How does the extra credit project end Melinda up at the principal's office?

10. What touches Melinda emotionally on Christmas Day and what happens?

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