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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Melinda see as her job in algebra class?
(a) As the dunce.
(b) As the brilliant and lonely eccentric.
(c) As the quiet, strong type.
(d) As the Emergency Warning System.

2. What dress does Melinda think was distracting on her biology teacher?
(a) A bright green dress with lavender bunnies.
(b) A bright orange dress with purple daisies.
(c) An African caftan.
(d) A purple dress with bright blue flowers.

3. What does Melinda remove from the wall of her room?
(a) A mirror.
(b) A calendar.
(c) A poster of a horse.
(d) A poster of a movie star.

4. What class does Melinda hate?
(a) History.
(b) Algebra.
(c) Civics.
(d) Geometry.

5. What happens when Melinda tries to talk to her parents or a teacher in "Second Marking Period"?
(a) She lies.
(b) She sputters or freezes.
(c) She tells them something that makes no sense.
(d) She acts as if there is nothing wrong?

6. What do Melinda's parents declare her as having outgrown?
(a) Her doll collection.
(b) Her training wheels.
(c) Trick or treating.
(d) Her Hollywood stars posters.

7. What poster is on the wall in Melinda's space at school?
(a) A Bengal Tiger.
(b) Tom Hanks.
(c) A Wombat.
(d) Maya Angelou.

8. What does Melinda see as Heather's greatest character flaw?
(a) Being a snob.
(b) Being too quiet.
(c) Trying too hard to be a teacher's pet.
(d) Talking too much.

9. With what does Melinda's English teacher threaten Melinda?
(a) A visit to the Principal's office.
(b) An extra book report.
(c) Calling for a meeting with Melinda's parents.
(d) An extra essay.

10. How does Melinda describe Nichole's personality?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Vengeful.
(d) Mean.

11. Why does Melinda say Ms. Keen is chubby?
(a) From eating doughnuts.
(b) From eating too many candy bars.
(c) She is actually very thin.
(d) From a lack of exercise.

12. What did Melinda do last year on Halloween?
(a) Stayed home and read Dracula.
(b) Babysat for a neighbor.
(c) Went to a scary movie.
(d) Went out with her "clan."

13. How many clubs does Heather want Melinda to join?
(a) 0.
(b) 5.
(c) 10.
(d) 1.

14. What embarrasses Melinda in Spanish class?
(a) That someone says Melinda is not pretty in Spanish.
(b) That someone says Melinda is easy in Spanish.
(c) That everyone laughs when she makes a mistake.
(d) That she spills her coke all over the student in front of her.

15. On what team is Nichole?
(a) Soccer.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Tennis.
(d) Swim.

Short Answer Questions

1. What amuses Melinda about her Spanish class?

2. On what is Melinda concentrating in art class in "First Marking Period"?

3. According to Heather, what is a common mistake most nine graders make?

4. Why does Melinda see math as being easy?

5. When does Melinda believe her algebra teacher makes no sense?

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