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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter X, "Transformations," Melissa's mother is described as walking "brusquely" (161). How was she walking?
(a) In a quick, almost rude way.
(b) Making a lot of noise.
(c) Slouched down a little.
(d) In a slow and steady way.

2. When, in Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," Melissa says that she would need parental permission to get hormone therapy, what does Kelly say?
(a) That hormone therapy should be for adults, anyway.
(b) That she should just ask her father.
(c) That taking hormones is not the only way for Melissa to feel more comfortable in her body.
(d) That Melissa's mother will let her do it.

3. In the beginning of Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Jeff do to show his anger at Melissa?
(a) Punches her again.
(b) Kills a spider in front of her.
(c) Makes fun of her in front of the class.
(d) Spits at her.

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

5. Near the end of Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what does Kelly say that makes Melissa so happy?
(a) That she thinks Melissa's mother will eventually accept her wearing "girl" clothes.
(b) That she will call her "Melissa" from now on.
(c) That she wants to go on more outings like this.
(d) That Melissa looks almost exactly like a girl.

6. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Kelly say about Melissa thinking she is a girl?
(a) That her father explained it to her.
(b) That she wants to be friends anyway.
(c) That it is similar to when she wanted to be a firefighter.
(d) That she thinks Melissa is a girl, too.

7. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what two things does Kelly apologize for?
(a) Getting mad about Melissa's refusing to pose for pictures and getting the role of Charlotte.
(b) Getting mad about Melissa's comment about her dad and about Melissa refusing to pose for pictures.
(c) Ignoring Melissa and getting mad about Melissa's comment about her dad.
(d) Getting the role of Charlotte and ignoring Melissa.

8. In the beginning of Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what concern does Melissa have about Kelly's uncle?
(a) She is afraid that her mother is right about him being a bully.
(b) In the past, Kelly told her that Uncle Bill is not very reliable.
(c) He might feel hurt if he thinks that the girls are playing a prank on him.
(d) He might be mean if he realizes that she is a "boy."

9. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what does Melissa ask if she can do if she goes to therapy?
(a) Wear dresses to school.
(b) Grow her hair out and "be" a girl.
(c) Tell her father that she is a girl.
(d) Be called "Melissa."

10. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Melissa do to relax herself on the car ride to the evening performance of Charlotte's Web?
(a) Talks to her mother.
(b) Counts telephone polls.
(c) Rehearses her lines.
(d) Plays a game on her phone.

11. At the end of Chapter XI, "Invitations," what does Melissa find in her room?
(a) The bag of magazines.
(b) A skirt.
(c) Barrettes.
(d) A new copy of Charlotte's Web.

12. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," why does Scott think that their mother must be upset?
(a) She lets them eat dessert before dinner.
(b) She yelled at him in the car for no real reason.
(c) They are eating at a restaurant on a weekday.
(d) She seems very distracted.

13. In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what function does the repetition of the word "dragged" serve in the first paragraph?
(a) It symbolizes the heaviness of Melissa's heart.
(b) It foreshadows events later in the chapter.
(c) It emphasizes how miserable Melissa is.
(d) It points out the irony of Melissa's unhappiness.

14. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," who is wearing a t-shirt that says "I'm Having a Whale of a Time" (103)?
(a) Melissa.
(b) Mrs. Fields.
(c) Kelly.
(d) Jeff.

15. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Melissa's mother do before Melissa goes backstage?
(a) Kisses her on the cheek.
(b) Tells her that her father is in the audience.
(c) Reminds her to do her best.
(d) Asks where Kelly's father is.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what is the surprise that Kelly has for Melissa?

2. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Jeff accuse Rick of being?

3. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Ms. Udell threaten to do if the class will not settle down?

4. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what does Melissa tell Kelly for the first time?

5. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what plan does Kelly reveal?

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