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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Freeman bring Melinda after he comments on her work in "Fourth Marking Period"?
(a) A book on Cubism.
(b) A lump of clay.
(c) A new set of paints.
(d) A box of kleenex.

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

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

5. Why does Melinda think Mr. Freeman is driving too fast?
(a) Because he passes a beer truck and almost has a head-on collision.
(b) Because he skids onto the shoulder.
(c) She thinks he drives really slowly.
(d) Because they are in a snowstorm.

6. What does Melinda say in a note to Rachel in "Fourth Marking Period"?
(a) Melinda offers to help Rachel with her art project.
(b) Melinda warns Rachel about Andy.
(c) Melinda asks Rachel for the money Rachel owes her.
(d) Melinda asks Rachel to be friends again.

7. Why does Melinda miss the bus in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) She is arguing with Heather on the phone.
(b) She oversleeps.
(c) She is arguing with her mother.
(d) She decides to skip school.

8. What grade does Melinda receive on her extra credit project?
(a) A.
(b) D.
(c) C.
(d) B.

9. What does Melinda think about her parents' life if she were not in the picture?
(a) They would be bored.
(b) They would be divorced.
(c) They would be living on an exotic island.
(d) They would be happier.

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

11. What happened to Melinda at the party when she called the police?
(a) Someone pushed her into a closet and locked the door.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Someone slapped her.
(d) A girl screamed at Melinda.

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

13. Where does Melinda go one day when she skips school?
(a) The hospital.
(b) The library.
(c) The museum.
(d) The ariport.

14. What does Melinda remember about the summer party?
(a) Having a great time.
(b) Not much.
(c) Being embarrassed by some senior girls.
(d) Being raped.

15. What causes Melinda to feel uncomfortable in "Third Marking Period"?
(a) Mr. Freeman offering Melinda a ride.
(b) Andy smiling at her sincerely.
(c) Mr. Freeman saying he'd like to meet Melinda's mom.
(d) The Principal nodding at her and smiling.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Melinda to faint in biology class?

2. What causes Melinda a great deal of consternation in "Fourth Marking Period"?

3. What does Mr. Freeman's painting express?

4. Why is Melinda angry after being at her father's office?

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

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