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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 X, "Transformations," what does Kelly do as Melissa speaks her first lines as Charlotte?

2. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," what does Melissa tell Kelly that prompts Kelly to say "That's not fair!" (105)?

3. In Chapter VIII, "Some Jerk," who takes Jeff and Melissa to the restroom to wash up?

4. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what is different about the way Kelly takes pictures?

5. In Chapter X, "Transformations," the narrator describes Templeton as gathering "sesquipedalian" words (156). What are "sesquipedalian" words?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what do Melissa and Scott argue about, and why?

2. In Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," what does Scott assume about Melissa's identity, and why?

3. When Kelly begins trying to pose Melissa for pictures again, in In Chapter VII, "Some Jerk," what does Melissa say?

4. In Chapter VII, "Some Jerk," what does Jeff say that upsets Melissa so much, and how does she respond?

5. In Chapter VII, "Some Jerk," Melissa and Kelly have an exchange about transgender rights. Explain what each girl says about this topic.

6. What common saying is Gino alluding to in the title of Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable"? What point does this allusion make?

7. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what preparations has Kelly made for Melissa's arrival, and what do they show about how Kelly is thinking and feeling?

8. In Chapter XII, "Melissa Goes to the Zoo," what is the meaning of the scene where Melissa looks in the mirror?

9. In the beginning of Chapter IX, "Dinner at Arnie's," how does Scott react to Melissa's explanation of her gender identity?

10. In the beginning of Chapter VII, "Time Drags When You're Miserable," what is Kelly's state of mind, and how do we know?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think about the way Ms. Udell reacts to the bullying in her class and to Melissa's desire to play Charlotte? Does she make the right decisions some of the time, all of the time, none of the time? If you were the teacher, how would you respond to the bullying and to the idea of Melissa playing Charlotte?

Essay Topic 2

There are numerous ways that Melissa's school reinforces gender norms. Describe several of these and comment on how realistic this depiction of contemporary schools is.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Kelly's father and his relationship with Kelly. As you write, think about the following questions: What kind of a person does he seem to be, and what kind of a father does he seem to be? What about his relationship with Kelly seems positive for Kelly? Is there anything in their relationship that you question, or think might not be in Kelly's best interest? On balance, do you think he is a good father?

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