Characters
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
100
"IT"
Who is Andy Evans
100
The opening scene of the novel sets what kind of mood? excitement? loneliness? apathy? happiness
What is loneliness
100
While at school, Melinda takes refuge A. in the gym B. in an unused janitor’s closet C. in the principal’s office D. in the social studies class
What is an unused janitor's closet
100
During a conference with Melinda, her parents, the principal, and the guidance counselor, A. Melinda remains mute B. her mother consoles her C. her father storms out in anger D. the principal expels her
What is Melinda remains mute
100
When Melinda tells Rachel about the rape, A. Rachel doesn’t believe anything she says B. Melinda tells Rachel that she was dating Andy at the time C. Rachel believes every word Melinda tells her D. Rachel accuses Melinda of lying when she names Andy as the rapist
What is Rachel accuses Melinda of lying when she names Andy as the rapist
200
Melinda's Biology lab partner
Who is David Petrakis
200
Melinda Sordino encounters all but which one of the following on her 1st day? A. ostracism by many students B. physical harassment C. trouble with her S.S. teacher D. rejection from her former best friends
What is physical harassment
200
David Petrakis’ debate with the social studies teacher A. ends amicably B. ends when the teacher is fired C. results in the threat of a lawsuit D. reflects the teacher’s anger at his son
What is results in the threat of a lawsuit
200
Heather’s primary excuse for dissolving her friendship with Melinda is A. her parents are moving away B. their extreme differences C. Melinda’s reputation D. She is too busy with the Marthas
What is their extreme differences
200
Which of the following does NOT occur when Andy Evans traps Melinda in the closet A. He admits he raped her against her will B. He becomes sexually aggressive C. Melinda holds a shard of glass to his throat D. Melinda screams
What is He admits he raped her against her will
300
Teacher who resents immigrants and does NOT get along with Melinda
Who is Mr. Neck
300
Melinda’s family could best be described as A. loving and outgoing B. supportive of each other C. affluent D. aloof from one another
What is aloof (distant) from one another
300
Which of the following does NOT happen to Melinda at the pep rally? A. Someone yanks her hair B. “IT” threatens her C. She’s jabbed in the back D. Other students are hostile to her
What is "IT" threatens her
300
On the surface, Melinda’s suicide attempt is the aftermath of A. her rejection by Heather B. her failure to become a Martha C. frustration over her art project D. Conflict with her parents over her grades
What is conflict with her parents over her grades
300
. Melinda mentally relives the night of the rape A. after Heather rejects her B. when her parents demand to know what happened C. the night she rejects David Petrakis’ invitation to go for pizza D. when she is preparing for the prom
What is the night she rejects David Petrakis’ invitation to go for pizza
400
Teacher who stresses symbolism
Who is Hairwoman
400
When Melinda draws “tree” as her year’s art project, she A. is angry B. is relieved C. believes it is too easy D. believes it is too difficult
What is believes it is too easy
400
Mr. Freeman begins a painting as a protest against the school board because: A. they’re going to fire him B. they’re limiting the size of his classes C. he has too many students D. they cut his school budget in half
What is they cut his school budget in half
400
Mr. Freeman’s concern for Melinda is exemplified by his statement, A. “I decide who talks in here” B. “Do your parents have marriage problems?” C. “I’m seeing a lot of growth in your work” D. “When people don’t express themselves, they die one piece at a time
What is “When people don’t express themselves, they die one piece at a time
400
Which best describes Melinda’s mental battle over Rachel dating Andy? A. feeling Rachel deserves what she gets B. concern for Rachel’s safety/anger at Rachel’s rejection C. hating Rachel for taking Andy/hoping they're happy D. happiness for Rachel/feelings of rejection
What is concern for Rachel’s safety/anger at Rachel’s rejection
500
Pseudo-friendly; primarily interested in herself
Who is Heather
500
In order to be accepted, Heather tries to enlist Melinda in her “plan” A. to join five clubs B. to join the art club C. to move to New York City D. to prove she doesn’t need anyone
What is join 5 clubs
500
Halloween is especially lonely for Melinda because of all BUT which one A. Her parents are away B. No one invites her trick or treating C. She is aware of Rachel’s party D. She remembers last year’s Halloween
What is her parents are away
500
Melinda’s final humiliation over Heather’s rejection occurs A. at the school prom B. when Heather returns the friendship necklace C. when Heather laughs at her art project D. when everyone in school begins to talk about it
What is when Heather returns the friendship necklace
500
Melinda’s daydream about the talk show indicated A. her need for reassurance that the rape was not her fault B. a desire that no one will ever know C. her acknowledgement that it was as much her fault as Andy’s D. that she is ready to tell her parents what happened
What is her need for reassurance that the rape was not her fault
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