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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 is Melinda's reward for the thing she does for a whole week?
(a) New clothes.
(b) A cell phone.
(c) A book on Dali.
(d) A book on drawing.

2. Who does Melinda see in the mall on the last day of Spring break?
(a) Andy.
(b) Heather.
(c) Rachel.
(d) Ivy.

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

4. 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.

5. What does Heather discuss with Melinda in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) The fact that Heather is disenchanted with the Marthas.
(b) Heather's parents are divorcing.
(c) The wonderful posters Melinda created.
(d) Their friendship.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Melinda feel as she runs away from the store in "Third Marking Period"?

3. What does Melinda do in her clothes closet at home?

4. What does the artist she studies inspire Melinda to draw?

5. On what does Melinda's father blame her behavioral changes?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Melinda's response to Heather's talk in "Third Marking Period"?

3. What is the result of the meeting with Melinda, her parents, the guidance counselor and the principal?

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

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

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

7. What ruins Melinda's leisurely walk to school?

8. How does Melinda hurt herself in biology class?

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

10. How does Melinda's focused work on an extra credit project backfire?

(see the answer keys)

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