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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 Melinda wonder about one of the main characters in the book her English class is studying?
(a) If the character was scared in the house.
(b) If the character tried to say no.
(c) If the character was oppressed like she is.
(d) Why the character took being transported back in time so calmly.

2. Why does Melinda shop at Effert's?
(a) Because they are the least expensive store in town.
(b) Because they have the most stylish clothing.
(c) So her mother can use her discount.
(d) To show the Marthas that she is hip.

3. What does Melinda decide on her continued walk to school in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) To start harrassing IT.
(b) To skip school altogether.
(c) To start talking to other students.
(d) To join the basketball team.

4. What does Melinda think about her parents' life if she were not in the picture?
(a) They would be divorced.
(b) They would be happier.
(c) They would be living on an exotic island.
(d) They would be bored.

5. What does Melinda do for a whole week?
(a) Attend class without skipping.
(b) Speak to her parents at dinner.
(c) Not speak to Heather.
(d) Speak to David about stuff besides lab work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Andy Evans?

2. What causes Melinda to feel uncomfortable in "Third Marking Period"?

3. What can any student do to bring up a poor social studies grade?

4. How does Melinda react to her parent's condemnation about her report card?

5. Where does Melinda go when she arrives at Effert's?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What has Melinda been doing more frequently in "Third Marking Period", and where does she end up one day?

4. What does Melinda notice about IT in April?

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

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

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

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

9. What do Melinda's parents decide about her Christmas vacation, so what does Melinda do?

10. What does the physical education teacher discover about Melindal and what is the result?

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