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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Melinda react to her parent's condemnation about her report card?
(a) She screams at them.
(b) She cuts her wrist over and over.
(c) She packs some clothes and leaves home.
(d) She cries.

2. What has Melinda started in art class at the end of "Second Marking Period"?
(a) A silhouette.
(b) A new linoleum block.
(c) A sculpture.
(d) A pottery piece.

3. What does Melinda's mother tell her in a note in "Second Marking Period"?
(a) To go to her grandmother's for the night.
(b) To call Melinda's aunt.
(c) To put up the Christmas tree.
(d) That she and her father will be gone for three nights.

4. With whom is Andy associating now, in "Fourth Marking Period"?
(a) The football team.
(b) The girls swim team.
(c) The International Club girls.
(d) The cheerleading squad.

5. What does Melinda wonder about one of the main characters in the book her English class is studying?
(a) If the character was oppressed like she is.
(b) Why the character took being transported back in time so calmly.
(c) If the character tried to say no.
(d) If the character was scared in the house.

6. Why is Heather in danger of losing her standing with the Marthas?
(a) They need to eliminate two members because of their charter limitations.
(b) They do not like the quality of her work.
(c) They do not like that she is friends with Melinda.
(d) They think Heather is too unsophisticated.

7. What does Melinda almost do after opening her Christmas presents?
(a) Tell her parents about what happened to her at the party.
(b) Scream at her parents.
(c) Leave home.
(d) Tell her parents how happy she is.

8. What is something Melinda receives from her parents for Christmas?
(a) A guitar.
(b) An old beat-up car.
(c) A new bike.
(d) Drawing materials.

9. With whom does Andy go to the movies with in "Fourth Marking Period"?
(a) David.
(b) Ivy.
(c) Heather.
(d) Rachel.

10. To where does Melinda catch the bus in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) The mall.
(b) The quarry.
(c) Her mother's store.
(d) Her therapist's office.

11. What is Heather doing at the mall in "Second Marking Period"?
(a) Shopping.
(b) Modeling.
(c) Survey work.
(d) Following some of the Marthas and carrying their packages.

12. Who helps Melinda devise a plan for her extra credit social studies project?
(a) Ivy.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her mother.
(d) David.

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

14. Why does Melinda shop at Effert's?
(a) To show the Marthas that she is hip.
(b) So her mother can use her discount.
(c) Because they are the least expensive store in town.
(d) Because they have the most stylish clothing.

15. What happens when Melinda faints?
(a) She cuts her head.
(b) She breaks her arm.
(c) She is caught by David.
(d) She breaks her hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Melinda react to her talk with Heather in "Third Marking Period"?

2. What does Mr. Freeman think is wrong with Melinda?

3. What does Melinda do at her father's office?

4. Who does Melinda worry about concerning Andy?

5. What does Melinda remember about the summer party?

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