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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend"), why does Melissa go to Kelly's house?
2. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what happens when Melissa (George) gets up to get a dictionary?
3. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," Kelly uses the expression "al dente." What does this expression translate as?
4. What question does Melissa (George) want to ask her mom at dinner in Chapter III, ("Acting Is Just Pretend")?
5. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what bothers Melissa (George) about Kelly's reaction to her wanting to play Charlotte?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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.
2. What kind of a person is Kelly, and how do readers know?
3. When Jeff joins their class, how does Rick change?
4. 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?
5. In Chapter V, "Auditions," what story does Scott tell at dinner, and how does his mother react?
6. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," why does Melissa (George) not want her classmates to know that she is going to try out for Charlotte?
7. Why is Kelly so sure that Ms. Udell will be happy that Melissa (George) wants to audition for the part of Charlotte?
8. At the end of Chapter I, "Secrets," why does Melissa (George) wish to be someone else?
9. In Chapter IV, "Anticipation," what bothers Melissa (George) so much about the men's magazine article on getting in touch with your "feminine" side?
10. In Chapter II, "Charlotte Dies," What does Ms. Udell tell Melissa (George) about crying at the end of Charlotte's Web?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," why do you think that Scott invites Melissa to play Mario Kart? What are his stated reasons, and what do you think might be his more hidden reasons? Be sure to offer textual support for your claims.
Essay Topic 2
What does the nickname "Gee-gee" tell you about the relationship between Melissa and her mother? Explain two things that this nickname implies about their relationship.
Essay Topic 3
In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," Gino stops referring to Melissa as "George." What moment precedes this, why is the moment so significant, and what effect does this change have on the reader?
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