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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 Chapter I, "Secrets," what does Scott assume that Melissa (George) is looking at in the bathroom?
(a) Makeup.
(b) Her new hairstyle.
(c) Pornography.
(d) Teen magazines.
2. 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) Her father gave them to her before he moved out.
(c) The stuffed animals are the only toy that seems like a "girl" toy to her.
(d) She still plays with them.
3. How does Melissa's (George's) class travel through the school?
(a) In two lines: one for boys and one for girls.
(b) In a loud, disorganized crowd.
(c) In one long line where Melissa always gets to stand next to Kelly.
(d) In one long line where Melissa always has to stand next to Jeff.
4. In Chapter I, "Secrets," what does Melissa (George) think about the girls in the magazine?
(a) They are too thin.
(b) They are her friends.
(c) They should have more clothes on.
(d) They do not seem very nice.
5. Alex Gino repeats words like "bang" and "thump" when describing Scott moving around the house. What purpose does this serve?
(a) It characterizes Melissa (George) as picky, because of how much the noise bothers her.
(b) It highlights the differences between Melissa (George) and Scott.
(c) It reminds us that Scott is a musician.
(d) It foreshadows the argument about Scott making too much noise.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what good news does Kelly have for Melissa (George)?
2. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," what does Kelly say about her father?
3. 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?
4. When Melissa (George) is trying to hide her magazines from Scott in Chapter I, where does she stash them?
5. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," why does Melissa (George) take a long time to get back to her classroom from her trip to the bathroom?
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