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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 V, "Auditions," what does Ms. Udell notice about Melissa (George) as soon as she enters the hallway for her audition?
(a) She does not have the sheet of dialogue with her.
(b) She has forgotten to bring a chair with her.
(c) She is very nervous.
(d) She seems especially excited.

2. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what plan do Kelly and Melissa come up with?
(a) Having Kelly's dad talk to Melissa's mom.
(b) Splitting the role of Charlotte.
(c) Skipping school the next day.
(d) Pulling a prank on Jeff.

3. At the end of Chapter III, "Acting Is Just Pretend," what does Melissa's (George's) mother give her before bed?
(a) A wristwatch that belonged to her father.
(b) A new copy of Charlotte's Web.
(c) Chocolate milk.
(d) A kiss.

4. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what is Melissa's mother's reaction to Melissa's performance?
(a) She feels sad that Melissa had to go so far to reach her own mother.
(b) She is embarrassed.
(c) She is outraged.
(d) She realizes how wrong she has been.

5. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what is Principal Maldonado trying to say to Melissa's mother without saying it openly?
(a) Melissa is embarrassing.
(b) Melissa causes too much trouble.
(c) Melissa is a girl and should be accepted as one.
(d) Melissa is a child she should be proud of.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 112 of Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," we are told that "The canvas stuck to itself and crackled as the students unfolded it." This is an example of what technique?

2. The scene in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), where Melissa (George) takes a bath is probably included to show what?

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. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Melissa transfer the words "Some Jerk" to?

5. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what color does Melissa (George) want to choose for her journal entry, and what color does she actually choose?

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