Characters
Plot
Literary Elements
Melinda's Home Life
Random
100
Melinda's English teacher who emphasizes symbolism
Who is Hairwoman?
100
In the beginning of the novel Melinda calls art class this
What is a "sanctuary"?
100
"Clink, Clink, Clink." is an example of this
What is onomatopoeia?
100

Melinda's family talks to each other through these

What are notes?

100
This is why Melinda is upset that she drew "tree" for her art project
What is "it is too easy"?
200
Melinda's brilliant lab partner who stands up to Mr. Neck
Who is David Petrakis?
200
The tone in the beginning of the novel
What is lonely or sarcastic?
200
"Woozy, wicked, worried, weepy, weird wombats" is an example of this poetry element
What is alliteration?
200
Melinda does this when her parents begin to argue about her grades
What is go to her room?
200
Melinda thinks that her parents would be this if she were not born
What is divorced?
300
Melinda's ex-friend who dates Andy Evans
Who is Rachel or Rachelle?
300
For Thanksgiving dinner Melinda's family eats this
What is pizza?
300
"The moon is asleep" is an example of this
What is personification?
300
Melinda's mother reacts to her suicide attempt by saying this
What is "I don't have time for this"?
300
At the end of the novel Melinda begins to tell this person what happened over the summer
Who is Mr. Freeman?
400
Talented art student that becomes friendly towards Melinda
Who is Ivy?
400
Heather's final rejection of Melinda is shown when she does this
What is sends her a Valentine, or returns the friendship necklace?
400
"I have been dropped like a hot Pop Tart on a cold kitchen floor." This is an example of what literary device?
What is a simile?
400
Melinda almost does this on Christmas day
What is talk to her parents about the party?
400
This is what caused the debate in Mr. Neck's social studies class
What is immigration?
500
Character that tells Melinda “When people don’t express themselves, they die one piece at a time.”
Who is Mr. Freeman?
500
In her English class, Melinda's teacher discusses symbolism in this novel
What is "The Scarlet Letter"?
500
"I rake the leaves out of my throat." is an example of what?
What is a metaphor?
500
This symbolizes Melinda's dysfunctional family life
What is the Thanksgiving turkey?
500
This person knocks on the janitor's closet door and saves Melinda from Andy
Who is Nicole?
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