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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fourth Marking Period (through page 162).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Melinda feeling emotionally as she boards the school bus?
(a) Fearful.
(b) Optimistic.
(c) Angry.
(d) Sad.

2. What keeps Melinda from stopping at a specific store in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) She sees the principal coming out of the store.
(b) She is late for school.
(c) She sees the Marthas coming out of the store.
(d) She sees IT coming out of the store.

3. What does Mr. Freeman say about Melinda's work in "Fourth Marking Period"?
(a) It is perfect.
(b) It looks as if she has copied someone else.
(c) It is coming along nicely.
(d) It is stiff and unnatural.

4. Why is Melinda angry after being at her father's office?
(a) That he kept correcting her phone manners.
(b) That he seems to be flirting with his secretary.
(c) That he has a much more low-key job than her mother.
(d) That he makes her talk to strangers.

5. To what does Melinda compare her math teacher's love of algebra?
(a) To the love of one's boy or girlfriend.
(b) To many guys' love of their cars.
(c) To the love someone has to playing the guitar or playing a sport.
(d) To the love of chocolate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Melinda try after giving up on the linoleum block carving?

2. About what does Melinda talk to the person she sees in the mall on the last day of Spring break?

3. What does Melinda nickname her English teacher?

4. Why is Heather in danger of losing her standing with the Marthas?

5. What does Melinda do in her clothes closet at home?

(see the answer key)

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