Plot
What class does Melinda enjoy most?
Art
What's the name of Melinda's social studies teacher?
Mr. Neck
What is the moral or lesson of a story called?
Theme
What's the name of the main character?
Melinda Sordino
Who invented the word "vomit"?
William Shakespeare
In which part of the novel would you expect to find details that introduce the setting and characters?
Exposition
Which character from the story could be best described as "appalling"?
Andy Evans
What does the focus on the mouth/lips in the novel symbolize?
Communication
What school does Melinda attend?
Right There
What's the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
What grade is Melinda in?
9th
Who does Melinda want as a pseudo-friend?
Heather
Which symbol highlights the motif of growth throughout the novel?
Trees
Should Melinda have spoken up sooner?
Author and Me
What color is a horseshoe crab's blood?
Blue
What acts as the resolution of the story?
Melinda is about to tell Mr. Freeman about what happened to her.
What group is Heather desperate to join?
The Marthas
In one sentence, describe the theme of the novel.
It's important to speak up.
What effects can anxiety or depression have on a teen?
On Your Own
In what type of matter are atoms most tightly packed?
Solids
Which scene from the novel acts as the climax of the story?
The scene where Melinda is trapped in the closet with Andy and is forced to finally fight him off (and make him silent).
Who invites Melinda to a party that she decides not to attend? Hint: He is the catalyst to the conversation between the "two Melindas".
David Petrakis
What's the difference between a symbol and a motif?
A motif is a symbol that reoccurs throughout a novel, and that is helpful when determining the theme.
Compare Melinda from the beginning of the story to the end.
Think and Search
What was the name of the ship that was brought to New England in 1620, carrying the Pilgrims?
Mayflower