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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Chapter I ("Secrets") and Chapter II ("Charlotte Dies").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Chapter I, "Secrets," description of Scott, what purpose do details like the hole in his jeans and his months without a haircut serve?
(a) These details show that Scott is often dirty and sloppy.
(b) These details show that Melissa (George) does not really like her brother.
(c) These details show that Melissa (George) is judgmental about her brother's appearance.
(d) These details show that Scott is comfortable with male gender norms.

2. Which of Melissa's (George's) classmates used to be her friend but is now one of the bullies?
(a) Kelly.
(b) Jeff.
(c) Rick.
(d) Avery.

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

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

5. In Chapter I, "Secrets," Scott tells Melissa that he stopped at home to get what?
(a) Some money.
(b) Mario Kart.
(c) A zombie movie.
(d) Dinner.

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 II, "Charlotte Dies," what silly name does Kelly give herself?

3. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what does the teacher tell Jeff and Rick?

4. What phrase do the girls always use to say good-bye?

5. When Melissa (George) is trying to hide her magazines from Scott in Chapter I, where does she stash them?

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