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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Melinda drop the posters she is hanging?
(a) She is surprised to see her parents walk into the principal's office.
(b) She has a concussion from her fall in biology class.
(c) She falls off the stepstool.
(d) IT comes up behind her and whispers.

2. Why doesn't Melinda qualify for the basketball team?
(a) Poor grades.
(b) She's an inch under the required height.
(c) It's only for seniors.
(d) She has too many electives on her schedule.

3. What does Melinda try after giving up on the linoleum block carving?
(a) Clay.
(b) Fingerpaint.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Computer graphics.

4. What does Heather discuss with Melinda in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) The fact that Heather is disenchanted with the Marthas.
(b) Heather's parents are divorcing.
(c) The wonderful posters Melinda created.
(d) Their friendship.

5. What does Mr. Freeman's painting express?
(a) His unhappiness with the school board.
(b) His love of teaching.
(c) His love of technology.
(d) His love of nature.

6. What is written behind the suffragette poster?
(a) The message, "I need an A".
(b) Nothing.
(c) The word "Help."
(d) A message about standing up for what one believes.

7. How do the girls of the International Club feel about Andy?
(a) They hate him
(b) They adore him.
(c) They are uncomfortable around him.
(d) They think he is bad news.

8. How does Melinda react to her talk with Heather in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) She realizes how much the friendship means to her.
(b) She wishes her parents were divorcing.
(c) She thinks Heather is wise to leave the Marthas.
(d) She is happy for the compliment.

9. What does Melinda do at her father's office?
(a) Clean.
(b) Answer the phone.
(c) Stuff envelopes.
(d) Greet clients.

10. What does Melinda do for a whole week?
(a) Not speak to Heather.
(b) Speak to David about stuff besides lab work.
(c) Attend class without skipping.
(d) Speak to her parents at dinner.

11. What kind of car does Mr. Freeman drive?
(a) Toyota.
(b) VW.
(c) Volvo.
(d) Chevy.

12. What does Melinda think she may be when she is an adult?
(a) An insurance agent.
(b) A basketball player.
(c) An artist.
(d) A teacher.

13. About what does Melinda think when she is looking in the mirror at Efferts?
(a) Mr. Freeman giving her a ride.
(b) Pizza for dinner.
(c) A woman who is badly burned.
(d) Her mother's complaints about aging.

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

15. Where does David invite Melinda in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) To the movies.
(b) To his house for pizza.
(c) To a youth church group.
(d) To go sledding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Melinda wish had attended Merryweather?

2. Where does Melinda go one day when she skips school?

3. Who helps Melinda devise a plan for her extra credit social studies project?

4. What has Melinda started in art class at the end of "Second Marking Period"?

5. What is something Melinda receives from her parents for Christmas?

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