Speak 1
Who is the main girl in this story?
Melinda Sordino
What is Melinda's overall personality?
fearful of most people, depressed, and apathetic.
What new friend does Melinda make on her first day of high school?
Heather, a transfer student from Ohio, on her first day of high school.
What does Heather say to Melinda in the cafeteria?
That she's too depressed to be friends with.
What happens on Melinda's first day?
Her friends ditch her, Neck yells at her, Her teacher attempts a total non-english approach, which just leads to confusion and frustration as Melinda and her classmates struggle to understand the teacher's non-verbal clues and mime.
Who was Melinda's former best friend?
Rachel/Rachelle
How is Melinda's home life?
Isolation and avoidance of her parents. She communicates with them mainly through notes, avoids doing homework, and often eats alone, turning the couch to create a mess while eating before hiding her evidence when her parents are home.
What teacher does Melinda not like?
Mr. Neck
What happens when Melinda gives her history report?
She doesn't say anything. David tells her she should have spoken up!
What later friendship does Melinda make at school other than Heather?
Later, she also develops a friendship with David Petrakis, her science lab partner.
Who is Melinda's lab partner
David Petrakis
Where does Melinda go to school?
Merry Weather High School
How does the Janitor's Closet scene with Andy and Melinda end?
Melinda says no and holds up a piece of glass to his throat.
Which of her teachers calls Melinda "Hairwoman"?
Her English teacher
What happens to Rachel and Andy at prom?
They break up
What faction does Heather join?
The Marthas
Why does Melinda choose to buy lunch on her first day at school?
So she can bring her lunch to school and avoid the trauma of waiting alone in the cafeteria line.
What does Melinda's mom tell her when she sees her wrist after the papercut?
To toughen up and stop acting like this.
Who does Melinda tell about her trauma and life experiences?
Mr. Freeman
Who tells Melinda she has a lot to share?
Mr. Freeman, in the car while taking her to her mom's shop.
Which character is Mel's ex-friend who loves sports and rescues Mel from the janitor's closet?
Nicole
Who calls Melinda "Freshmeat"
Andy Evans
Why does Melinda pass out in biology?
The smell of the frog triggers her memories of being pinned down.
What does Ivy show Melinda in the bathroom?
A list of girls dissing Andy and telling girls to stay away from him.
What is Melinda's true interest at school?
Melinda's true interest at school is her love for art, particularly her art class with Mr. Freeman.