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 IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what is Scott's first guess about what Melissa told their mother?
(a) That she has a crush on Kelly.
(b) That she is gay.
(c) That she has been having a hard time at school.
(d) That she is transgender.

2. In Chapter V, "Auditions," Who supervises Ms. Udell's class while the auditions are taking place?
(a) Principal Maldonado.
(b) Ms. Mitchell.
(c) Mrs. Fields.
(d) Mr. Jackson.

3. The scene in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), where Melissa (George) takes a bath is probably included to show what?
(a) That her mother controls her like a much younger child.
(b) How much more clean she is than Scott.
(c) That Melissa feels dirty after being at Kelly's house.
(d) How uncomfortable she is with her body.

4. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Jeff say that he would do to a talking spider?
(a) Squash it.
(b) Ask it why it is such a freak.
(c) Train it to swear.
(d) Try to make money from it.

5. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what is the first reaction that Ms. Udell has to Melissa's (George's) audition?
(a) She asks if there is something private that Melissa needs to tell her.
(b) She teases Melissa about trying to act like a girl.
(c) She asks if it is a joke.
(d) She is very angry.