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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 III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), why does Melissa go to Kelly's house?
(a) To have dinner.
(b) To ask Kelly's father for advice.
(c) To practice for auditions.
(d) To read magazines and practice makeup.

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

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

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

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?
(a) She really hates writing in her jounral.
(b) She spends time at her locker, sneaking a peek at one of her magaines.
(c) She is stopped in the hallway by the principal.
(d) She does not want to get back because she is afraid that her classmates will laugh at her.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what are Maddy, Emma, and the other girls doing at recess?

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

3. What detail of dinner in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), shows how thoughtful Melissa's (George's) mother is about her happiness?

4. Where did Melissa (George) get her copy of Girls' Life?

5. Which is the best description of Melissa's (George's) school?

(see the answer key)

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