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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapter III ("Acting Is Just Pretend") and Chapter IV ("Anticipation").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what does Ms. Udell say to anyone who is focused on the play instead of on their work during the morning?
(a) They will not be allowed to audition.
(b) Their parents will be called.
(c) They will have to write an extra journal entry, about "responsibility."
(d) They will serve detention.

2. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," Kelly uses the expression "al dente." What does this expression translate as?
(a) Quickly.
(b) To the tooth.
(c) In front of.
(d) Dented.

3. In Chapter I, "Secrets," why does Melissa (George) want to keep her stuffed animals and toys?
(a) She needs them to hide her magazines.
(b) She still plays with them.
(c) Her father gave them to her before he moved out.
(d) The stuffed animals are the only toy that seems like a "girl" toy to her.

4. After Scott leaves, where does Melissa hide the blue bag?
(a) In Scott's room.
(b) In her closet.
(c) In the basement.
(d) In a bathroom cupboard.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Alex Gino repeats words like "bang" and "thump" when describing Scott moving around the house. What purpose does this serve?

2. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," why does Melissa (George) not agree to practice at lunch?

3. When Kelly and Melissa (George) practice their auditions in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), why does Melissa end up reading Charlotte's lines for most of the end of their practice?

4. At the end of Chapter III, "Acting Is Just Pretend," what does Melissa's (George's) mother give her before bed?

5. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what makes Melissa (George) giggle frantically?

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