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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter VII ("Time Drags When You're Miserable") and Chapter VII ("Some Jerk").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," we are told that Melissa (George) rubs her eyes until "rows and rows of tiny triangles twirled and twinkled in the darkness" (Gino 11). What technique is being used here?
(a) Alliteration.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Rhyme.
(d) Hyperbole.

2. What does Melissa (George) call Kelly's dad?
(a) "Mr. Arden."
(b) Nothing. She cannot figure out what to call him.
(c) "Kelly's Dad."
(d) "The Weirdo."

3. Where did Melissa (George) get her copy of Girls' Life?
(a) She stole it from the news stand near where her mother works.
(b) She found it in a recycling bin at the library.
(c) Scott's girlfriend gave it to her because she was done with it.
(d) Kelly gave it to her because she felt sorry for Melissa.

4. In Chapter I, "Secrets," how does Melissa (George) react to Scott's description of the zombie movie?
(a) She cries.
(b) She laughs.
(c) She thinks it is gross.
(d) She asks to borrow it.

5. What is "Super Special Surprise" ?
(a) One of Mr. Arden's songs.
(b) Fried leftovers.
(c) A prank that Jeff has planned for audition day.
(d) A present Kelly is planning for Melissa.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter I, "Secrets," what does Melissa (George) think about the girls in the magazine?

2. In Chapter VI, "Taken," there is another scene where Melissa (George) is coming home and struggling to get the door open. What is the function of this scene?

3. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Melissa tell Kelly that prompts Kelly to say "That's not fair!" (105)?

4. In Chapter V, "Auditions," Mrs. Udell congratulates the class on their patience and then does what?

5. In Chapter VI, "Taken," why does Ms. Udell call Melissa (George) up to her desk?

(see the answer key)

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