Characters
Uses Melinda to advance herself in the school's social hierarchy
Heather
Melinda and her family talk to each other through _____
Sticky notes
What does Melinda steal from Hairwoman's desk that is her "get out of jail free cards"?
Late Passes
This area is considered Melinda's "Safe Space" or "sanctuary".
Janitor's closet
For Thanksgiving dinner, Melinda's family eats
Pizza
Who was Melinda's lab partner that eventually became her friend?
David Petrakis
Ivy says, "Can you take the late bus? I want to show you something." What does she end up showing her?
The writing on the bathroom stall about Andy
Melinda is sarcastic about something in her school that keeps changing. What is it?
School mascot
It shows her growth and development throughout the school year.
Drawing of a tree
Heather's final rejection of Melinda is shown when she
Sends her a Valentine or returns the friendship necklace
The teacher that has a bad impression of Melinda on the first day
Mr. Neck
Why does Melinda pass out during biology class when they were dissecting the frog?
Because she pictures herself as the pinned down frog
Why is a tree symbolic to Melinda?
Because trees change during the seasons and throughout the year, Melinda has been changing as well.
Illustrates Melinda's low self-esteem, her inability to look at herself.
Melinda's daydream about the talk shows helps her to realize this
The rape was not her fault
Who was the character that told Melinda “When people don’t express themselves, they die one piece at a time.”
Mr. Freeman
What does Melinda's mother say to her after her suicide attempt?
"I don't have time for this."
What animal does Melinda compare herself with when seeing Andy Evans in public when she was skipping school?
Bunny/Rabbit
What does Melinda's bitten lips symbolize?
“Words Climb up my throat.” is an example of this literary device….
Personification
Melinda's confidence level rises when she beats her former friend at Tennis?
Nicole
In the second marking period, what does Mr. Neck debate about with David?
Closing it's borders/immigration
In English class, Melinda's teacher talks about symbolism in this novel
"The Scarlet Letter"
Where does Melinda go to when she skips school the first time?
The mall