Characters
Plot
Melinda's School Life
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
Who are the only people in school that Melinda feels comfortable around?
Mr. Freeman & David Petrakis
100
Melinda's family talks to each other through these
What are sticky notes?
100
Melinda decides to do this instead of going to school
Go to the mall OR go to the hospital
200
Melinda's brilliant lab partner who stands up to Mr. Neck
Who is David Petrakis?
200
At the beginning of the novel, this character is the only person to talk to Melinda
Who is Heather?
200
What is one word we could use to describe Mr. Freeman's feelings about art?
What is "Passionate"?
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 doesn't talk to her anymore
Who is Rachel or Rachelle?
300
For Thanksgiving dinner Melinda's family eats this
What is pizza?
300
When Melinda is nervous, she copes by...
Biting her lip/biting her nails
300
Melinda's mother reacts to her suicide attempt by....
Just looking at her and telling her "I don't have time for this".
300
Melinda's dad blames this for her struggles in school.
The School
400
This character barely pays attention to Melinda and is not very supportive of her.
Mom/Dad
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
Why does Melinda have to go to MISS (Mayweather In-School Suspension)?
Melinda has to go to MISS because after she had the meeting with her parents, the Principal, and guidance counselor, she still continued to cut class.
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
What is Melinda's most disliked class?
Gym
500
This symbolizes Melinda's dysfunctional family life
What is the Thanksgiving turkey?
500
These people do not like Melinda because she's "wierd".
The Marthas
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