Vocab
Not noticeable
Inconspicuously
Vermilion
Red
How does Melinda first react to the Valentine on her locker?
She is excited and hopes it is from David Petrakis
Why does Mr. Freeman have a problem with the school board?
They cut money from his art budget
Give THREE examples of trees/plants being seen as symbols
Melinda's art, the orchard, the apple seed, the flower seeds, the tree in the front yard, Melinda becoming a tree, (you get the point, there's a lot)
Wan
Pale, weak, or sick looking
Focused on
Oriented
How does Melinda end up at the hospital?
She falls asleep on the bus heading to the mall.
What happened to Melinda at the party during the summer?
She was raped by Andy Evans
What does Melinda's name mean? (First AND last)
"Me-linda" is "I'm pretty" in Spanish
Sordino is Italian for "mute"
Blather
To talk and talk without end or meaning; to babble
Imperial
Related to or issued by an emperor; royal
Who was the first of her old friends that Melinda becomes friendly with again?
Ivy
Where does Melinda ride her bike to while the tree is being cut down?
The barn where the party happened
What does the turkey bone project represent? (At least 3 pieces of the project)
Barbie head representing Melinda's silence, palm tree representing forgotten dreams, bones/twigs represent weakness, bones represent loss of the holiday, fork and knife represent her parents (or middle class sensibilities)
To treat with disrespect
Degrade
Obligation
duty; responsibility
Why is Melinda so conflicted about warning Rachel? (Give at least one reason)
Rachel probably wouldn't believe her and has treated her badly since the year started.
Why does the PTA petition to change the mascots from the hornets?
The cheerleaders created an inappropriate cheer
What does Melinda's bedroom represent?
Her lack of identity and/or personal sanctuary
Confusing and difficult problem
A period of time in between events
Interim
Who did Melinda write her history report about?
The suffragettes
Why does David tell Melinda that Mr. Neck has a point for giving her a D?
She can't speak up for her right to stay silent.
How is Maya Angelou connected to Melinda?
Both were raped and became mute due to the trauma, Angelou pushes Melinda to speak.