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100

What name does Rachel Bruin adopt when she begins to date a foreign exchange student?

Rachelle

100

Why does Melinda call the police at the party?

Because she was assaulted.

100

In what point of view is the story told?

First-person point of view.

100

Which subject does Melinda call "humiliating"?

gym/physical education

100

Who is Ivy? 

Ivy is a friend in her art class.
200

What is the name of Melinda’s lab partner in biology?

David Petrakis

200

What significant action does David Petrakis take in Mr. Neck’s class?

He challenges Mr. Neck’s discriminatory behavior and later records the class as evidence.

200

How many Marking Periods are there?

There are four Marking Periods.

200

Complete the following sentence: “IT is my …………. and I can’t wake up.”

nightmare

200

What did Melinda give Heather for Christmas?

A friendship necklace.
300

How does Heather, Melinda’s new “friend,” betray her?

Heather stops talking to Melinda because she believes Melinda is too depressing and not socially advantageous.

300

What is Melinda’s main form of self-expression throughout the novel?

Her artwork, particularly the tree.

300
Which grade is Melinda in?

9th grade

300

Complete the sentence: "........ follows lunch, like dream follows nightmare."

Art
300

What do the Sordinos have as Thanksgiving dinner?

pizza

400
What name does Melinda invent for her English teacher?

Hairwoman

400

What area of the school does Melinda use to express her feelings about Andy Evans?

The bathroom stall, where she writes “Guys to Stay Away From” and includes Andy’s name.

400

Where does the novel play?

In Syracuse, NY.

400

What does Melinda's mother answer to her statement "I don't feel well"?

"You must be sick. You are talking."

400

What is Ivy afraid of?

She is afraid of clowns.

500

According to Melinda what is David's ideal job for the future?

judge

500

Why does Melinda decide to clean up her yard and garden?

It symbolizes her emotional healing and growth.

500

Who plays Melinda in the film adaptation?

Kristen Stewart

500

What’s the last sentence of Speak?

Me: "Let me tell you about it."

500

Which famous talk shows does Melinda refer to?

Oprah (Winfrey), Sally Jessy, Jerry

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