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CHARACTERS
QUOTES
SYMBOLS
MERRYWEATHER HIGH
MISCELLANEOUS
100

On the first day of school, what “clan” does the narrator attribute herself to?

What is "Outcasts"
100
Art without emotion is like chocolate without sugar. It makes you gag.
Who is Mr. Freeman?
100
It shows her growth and development.
What is a TREE?
100

Explain why Melinda’s favorite class in school is art.

What are: *It allows her to “breathe” *She is not being picked on *Mr. Freeman and she have a good relationship (other answers are acceptable)

100

Explain the significance of the title of the novel

*Melinda is helpless in her attack against Andy *She becomes withdrawn, unsure, fearful of what has happened to her *Develops the strength and courage to stand up (PER DAVID PETRAKIS!)

200

Who does the narrator refer to as her “ex-best friend”?

Who is Rachel?
200

This is Hawthorne, one of the greatest American novelists! he didn't d anything by accident - he was a genius.

Who is Hairwoman?

200
Who becomes Melinda's Artistic inspiration?
Picasso
200
Name at least 3 mascots at Merryweather High School
Who are the: Trojans Blue Devils Tigers Wombats Hornets
200

What is significant about Principal Principal calling Melinda Melissa?

It shows that they don't really care. They don't really know who she is. That this is just the procedure they need to take. She is not important.

300

Nickname for Melinda's English teacher

Who is Hairwoman?

300

We all agree we are here to help. Let's start with those grades. They are not what we expect of you, Melissa.

Who is Principal Principal?

300
What does Melinda do when spring Arrives?
What is Plant a garden?
300
DOUBLE POINTS

What is Melinda's idea of a good mascot name for the school?

What are Overbearing Eurocentric Patriarchs?

300
Describe the relationship Melinda has with Mr. Freeman
*She confides in him *Trusts him *Speaks to him first *Is encouraged, inspired by him (Picasso) *Wants to hear what she has to say
400
Who comes to the closet in response to Melinda's screaming?
Who is Nicole?
400

Meet me back here during activity period. You are going places with that arm. 

Who is Ms. Connors?

400
Who is Melinda's only friend when grade 9 starts?
Who is Heather from Ohio?
400

What are Melinda’s feelings about David Petrakis and how do they change as the novel progresses?

At first she sees him as a lab partner or “the smart kid in class” *Then she begins to develop feelings for him as a friend *She begins to rely on him for advice, support, and the potential of being more than friends

400
Melinda decides that her tree needs something else. What is the final touch for her project? Why is this symbolic?
A bird. Symbolic because it shows she is now free and able to "fly" away from what happened and move on.
500

What nickname does Melinda use to refer to Andy Evans when he approaches the lunch table?

Who is IT?

500
You're better than you think you are. I don't know why you keep using a linoleum block. If I were you, I'd just let it out, draw. Here - try a tree. 
Who is Ivy?
500
Where does the story take place?
Where is Syracuse NY?
500
What does Spring Symbolize for Melinda? Give two examples.
Fresh start, growing as a person, being able to speak out. answers will vary
500

What is symbolic about Hairwoman and Melinda's description of her?

She is having a similar journey as Hairwoman, losing herself, sitting alone on the bleachers, becoming increasingly run-down, and not taking care of her appearance. Then there is the switch and she starts to look better become more confident etc