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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Melissa's (George's) teacher say in Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," that makes Melissa cry even harder?
(a) That Melissa will grow up to be a fine man.
(b) That only a baby would cry about a dead spider.
(c) That everyone dies.
(d) That she needs to get to work.

2. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what bothers Melissa (George) about Kelly's reaction to her wanting to play Charlotte?
(a) Kelly is jealous of Melissa's talent.
(b) Kelly says that Melissa is not talented enough to get the part.
(c) Kelly just ignores her.
(d) Kelly acts like it is not a big deal.

3. Which is the best description of Kelly's room?
(a) Not at all reflective of Kelly's personality.
(b) Nearly bare.
(c) A huge contrast to the main room.
(d) Surprisingly fancy and luxurious.

4. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what disgusting thing does Scott talk about at the dinner table?
(a) Seeing a car accident.
(b) Urine.
(c) Dissecting a frog.
(d) Vomit.

5. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what hurtful thing does Melissa (George) say to Kelly?
(a) That she does not want to be friends anymore.
(b) That Kelly is pushy and naive.
(c) That she does not care what Kelly's dad says.
(d) That Kelly reminds her of Rick.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," who supervises the children at recess?

2. What kind of creature is Charlotte, from Charlotte's Web?

3. When Melissa (George) is trying to hide her magazines from Scott in Chapter I, where does she stash them?

4. In Chapter VI, "Taken," what eventually happens to the blue bag full of magazines?

5. What kind of creature is Wilbur, from Charlotte's Web?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter V, "Auditions," Melissa (George) thinks that maybe Ms. Udell will be so proud of her for being true to herself that she will actually give Melissa the part of Charlotte. Explain the irony in this situation.

2. When Melissa (George) is looking at magazines in Chapter I, she imagines herself with the girls on the beach. What does she imagine would happen if she were with them?

3. What points is the author trying to make about the Arden household by including the details about the dishes?

4. When Jeff joins their class, how does Rick change?

5. In Chapter III, "Acting Is Just Pretend," there are a lot of details about dinners cooked by Kelly's father and Melissa's (George's) mother. Explain the purpose of including these details.

6. At the end of Chapter I, "Secrets," why does Melissa (George) wish to be someone else?

7. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," Kelly spends quite a bit of time talking about the poor cooking of school lunches. What does this reveal about her and about her background?

8. What does Melissa's (George's) mom say in the dinner conversation in Chapter III, "Acting Is Just Pretend," that stops Melissa from asking her question about being transgender?

9. In Chapter II, Rick and Jeff say "That ain't no girl. That's George," (12), and Kelly says "Who cares if you're not really a girl?" (23). What does this show about the feeling that her classmates get about Melissa (George)?

10. In In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what is the purpose of including the details about what the girls and the boys are doing on the playground?

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