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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. 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?
(a) Imagery.
(b) Parallelism.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Irony.

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

3. 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.

4. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," who do readers learn hung the swing in the yard?
(a) Scott.
(b) Melissa's mother.
(c) Melissa.
(d) Melissa's father.

5. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," what does Jeff do to Melissa on the morning after the play?
(a) Tells her that she is no longer welcome to hang out with the boys at school.
(b) Spits at her and then walks away.
(c) Says mean things to her and then shoves her.
(d) Ignores her.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter XI, "Invitations," Melissa thinks of Charlotte as "sage." This means that she thinks that Charlotte is what?

2. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," there is a scene where Melissa gets irritated with Kelly for always trying to pose and direct her when she's taking pictures. How does this scene function in the overall plot?

3. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what does Melissa teach Kelly?

4. In Chapter X, "Transformations," what does Melissa do when she is pulled out in front of the clapping audience?

5. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Ms. Udell announce after the lunchtime recess?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," Melissa again combs her hair forward. Explain when she does this and why.

2. In Chapter X, "Transformations," how does Melissa feel about her performance as Charlotte, and why?

3. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," how does Kelly's phone call highlight how unsupportive Melissa's mother has been?

4. In Chapter X, "Transformations," how do her classmates react to Melissa's performance?

5. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what activity from earlier in her childhood does Melissa engage in, and what does this show about her feelings?

6. In the beginning of Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what two objections does Melissa's mother offer to the idea that Melissa is a girl?

7. Melissa's mom seems to think that identifying as a girl might be a "phase" that Melissa will grow out of. What are some clues that the book gives us that make this seem unlikely?

8. In the beginning of Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what is the purpose of including the details about Jeff and Rick making fun of the kindergartners and Mrs. Fields?

9. In the beginning of Chapter VII, "Some Jerk," what does Kelly tell Melissa about Melissa being transgender?

10. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what is thematically important about the trip to the bathroom at the zoo?

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