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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6: Chapter XI ("Invitations") and Chapter XII ("Melissa Goes to the Zoo").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 is a girl and should be accepted as one.
(c) Melissa is a child she should be proud of.
(d) Melissa causes too much trouble.

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

3. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Melissa do when she is pulled out in front of the clapping audience?
(a) Pull Kelly over to stand at her side.
(b) Stare hard at her mother.
(c) Blush and begin to cry.
(d) Curtsy.

4. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Melissa do while the boys are playing with their technology and the girls are playing jump rope?
(a) She asks the girls if she can play jump rope, since she knows all of the rhymes.
(b) She goes inside the school and works on her homework.
(c) She stands alone, watching the other children play.
(d) She sits by herself, rereading Charlotte's Web.

5. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what are the last two items that Melissa needs to complete her outfit?
(a) A beanie and scarf.
(b) Socks and earrings.
(c) Shoes and underwear.
(d) Rings and barrettes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," who do readers learn hung the swing in the yard?

2. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what hurtful thing does Melissa (George) say to Kelly?

3. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what word does Melissa refuse to write down on her paper?

4. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," Melissa sees a "safe space" sign in the principal's office. What does it make her think of?

5. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," when Melissa (George) hesitates to tell Kelly something, what does Kelly threaten to do?

(see the answer key)

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