Characters
What subject does Mr. Freeman teach?
Art
Why does Melinda refer to Andy Evans by different nicknames (i.e. "IT", Beast)?
Melinda hates Andy so much and she cannot even allow herself to say his name. The different nicknames show that she does not value Andy as a person and considers him to be a scary predator.
What does the closet symbolize?
A. Safety
B. Cleanliness
C. Dirtiness
A. Safety. It is one of the few places she feels safe, especially from Andy and Mr. Neck.
"Our clan, the Plain Janes, has been splintered and the pieces are being absorbed by rival factions."
Melinda
Who does Melinda receive a Valentine's Day card from?
Heather
What is the first time that we begin to see a change/ growth in Melinda?
In the novel, what do the post-it notes symbolize?
Communication
"I've got my eye on you Sordino."
Mr. Neck
Who is the first person Melinda tells she was raped?
Rachel
In the novel, what happens after Melinda writes things on the bathroom stall?
Students respond by also adding how they feel about Andy and negative experiences they have had with Andy.
What does the changing mascot at Merryweather High school symbolize?
A. Change
B. Lack Of Understanding By The Adults
C. Lack Of Caring By The Students
B. The changing mascot represents the lack of understanding by the adults that students like a mascot they can identify with.
"This is where you can find your soul, if you dare. Where you can touch that part of you you've never dared look at before."
Mr. Freeman
What clique did Heather belong to?
The Marthas
What do Melinda's parents get on her case about?
Her grades
What does Melinda's bedroom symbolize?
A. Her loneliness
B. Her lack of identity
C. Her place of joy
B. Her lack of identity because she has a hard time decorating or painting the room.
"Shut up. I was looking for you."
Andy
Which character gets a nice makeover?
Hairwoman
Name the character who has helped Melinda change the most as a character.
David
What is the symbolism of the frog that Melinda has to dissect?
A. Lack Of Growth
B. Death/Dissection
C. Helpnessness/Being Pinned Down
C. The frog being pinned down symbolizes Melinda's helplessness the night of the rape.
"I hate you."
Rachel