What is the name of the character who gives Melinda a ride to the mall?
Mr. Freeman
100
Who told Melinda that she was no longer her friend?
Heather
100
What an example of a symbol?
Answers will vary: peace sign, etc...
100
Define inconspicuous
attracting little attention
100
"Melinda, last year you were a straight-B student, no behavioral problems, few absences. But, the reports I've been getting...well, what can I say?"
Principal, principal
200
What are the three names Melinda calls the boy who raped her?
IT, Andy Evans, Andy Beast
200
What sport is Melinda good at?
basketball
200
What is the definition of a symbol in literature?
an object or sign that represents deeper meaning
200
Define morphing
changing, turning into something else
200
"I'll handle this. Melinda, we are not asking for much, dear. We just want you to do your best. And, we know your best is much better than this."
Mom
300
Who is Melinda's lab partner?
David Petrakis
300
What are three names of the Merryweather school mascot?
devils, wombats, hornets
300
What is an example of a symbol in Speak?
answers will vary
300
Define vanished
disappeared
300
"Liar! I can't believe you. You're jealous. You're a twisted little freak and you're jealous that I'm popular and I'm going to the prom and so you lie to me like this. And you sent me that note, didn't you? You are so sick."
Rachel
400
What group does Rachel hang out with at school?
the international students
400
In what city does this story take place?
Syracuse
400
What does the closet symbolize in the story?
Her escape from the world and the fact that she's hiding from facing what happened to her at the party.
400
Define maladjusted
unable to adjust or handle the stresses of daily life
400
"Melinda, you are a good kid. I think you have a lot to say. I'd like to hear it."
Mr. Freeman
500
What is the nickname of Melinda's English teacher?
Hairwoman
500
What is the subject of Ivy's year-long art project?
a clown
500
What does the tree assignment symbolize for Melinda?
A challenge in her life
500
What is cubism? And, who was the father of it?
A style of art which uses cubes and geometric patterns. Picassco.
500
"When you get through this life sucks phase, I'm sure lots of people will want to be your friend. But you just can't cut classes or not show up at school. What's next - hanging out with the dopers?"