Family
Art
Friends
School
The Incident
100

Where does the family live?

Syracuse, New York

100
Who is Melinda's art teacher?
Mr. Freeman.
100
Who is the first friend that Melinda makes in 9th grade?
Heather
100
Who is Melinda's least favorite teacher?
Mr. Neck.
100
Where was Melinda raped?
At an end-of-year party.
200
Why don't Melinda's parents do anything after she gets raped?
She doesn't tell them.
200
What object does Melinda's ex-friend Ivy get?
A clown.
200
Who were Melinda's friends before the party?
Rachel/Rachelle, Ivy, and Nicole.
200
Where does Melinda take refuge during school?
In an abandoned janitor's closet.
200
Who was the rapist?
Andy Evans.
300
What does Melinda end up having for dinner on Thanksgiving?
Pizza.
300
What artist does the art teacher refer Melinda to when she gets stuck?
Pablo Picasso.
300

Melinda makes and hangs posters for what school group?

The Marthas.

300
Who is Melinda's lab partner in biology?
David Petrakis.
300
Why is everyone mad at Melinda after the party?
She called the cops.
400
What is the main reason that Melinda feels so disconnected from her family?
There is a lack of communication.
400
Where does Melinda get the bones for her sculpture?
The turkey from Thanksgiving.
400
Who starts going out with Rachel/Rachelle?
Andy Evans.
400
What does Melinda do her report on for Social Studies?
The suffragettes.
400
How did Melinda get her parents to let her go?
She told them that she was staying at Rachel's house.
500
What happens when Melinda opens up and helps around the house?
Family life improves, and she feels more happy around her parents.
500
What is missing from Melinda's tree up until the very end?
Emotion.
500
Who does Melinda tell first?
Rachel/Rachelle.
500

What are the names/nicknames of the following teachers?

1. English teacher

2. Science teacher

3. Gym teacher (girls)

4. Math teacher

1. Hairwoman

2. Ms. Keen

3. Ms. Connors

4. Mr. Stetman 

500
Why doesn't Melinda tell anyone until later?
She felt overwhelmed and just tried to forget about it.
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