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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Chapter IX ("Dinner at Arnie's") and Chapter X ("Transformations").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what word does Melissa refuse to write down on her paper?
(a) Charlotte.
(b) Wilbur.
(c) Man.
(d) Jerk.

2. Who is Ms. Udell?
(a) The teacher of the other fourth grade classroom.
(b) Kelly's mother.
(c) Melissa's fourth grade teacher.
(d) The school secretary.

3. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what worry does Melissa's mother share?
(a) Starting fights is a symptom that shows how much Melissa is hurting.
(b) There are a lot of bullies in the world.
(c) Melissa's father will never accept her.
(d) Being transgender is against their religion.

4. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what disgusting thing does Scott talk about at the dinner table?
(a) Urine.
(b) Dissecting a frog.
(c) Seeing a car accident.
(d) Vomit.

5. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," why does Ms. Udell want the actors to practice in the auditorium?
(a) She thinks that they could use practice projecting their voices.
(b) She wants the stage crew to be able to focus on their work without the distraction of hearing lines being read.
(c) She is trying to keep Melissa apart from Jeff and Rick.
(d) She is tired of Melissa moping around rehearsal, being upset about not playing Charlotte.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Melissa's (George's) house key?

2. In Chapter VI, "Taken," what does George (Melissa) do on the way to school?

3. According to the beginning of Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), where does Melissa's (George's) father live?

4. What does Melissa's (George's) teacher say in Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," that makes Melissa cry even harder?

5. In Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), what does Kelly say was once true about the theater?

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