Who said “…We just want you to do your best. And we know your best is much better than this...”
Who is Mrs. Sordino?
100
“Art follows lunch, like a dream follows a nightmare.” is an example of what type of figurative language.
What is simile?
100
. Which of the following best characterizes Melinda's state of mind on the first day of high school?
a) Nervous, but hopeful b) Excited and enthusiastic
c) Nervous and fearful d) Excited, but nervous
What is C-nervous and fearful?
100
Which teacher thinks Melinda is a troublemaker from the first time s/he meets her?
a) Hairwoman b) The Spanish teacher
c) Mr. Freeman d) Mr. Neck
What is D-Mr. Neck?
100
How do Melinda's middle school friends react when they see her on the school bus?
a) The eagerly embrace her.
b) They are ambivalent towards her.
c) They ignore her.
d) They glare at her
What is D-they glare at her?
200
Who said “I knew you were trouble the first time I saw you. I’ve taught here for twenty-four years, and I can tell what’s going on in a kid’s head just by looking in their eyes.”?
Who is Mr. Neck?
200
. “The couch has two personalities…” is an example of what type of figurative language.
What is personification?
200
What group(s) in high school do/es Melinda identify with?
a) The Suffering Artists and Thespians b) None. She is an outsider.
c) Mostly the Jocks. d) Both A and C
What is B-None. She is an outsider?
200
. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Mr. Freeman's class?
a) The students are encouraged to use their imaginations.
b) The teacher focuses on the state curriculum.
c) The students are encouraged to express themselves.
d) The radio is playing.
What is B-the teacher focuses on state curriculum?
200
. What does Heather want Melinda to do for each marking period?
a) Make the honor roll. b) Set goals.
c) Make a new friend. d) Try one new activity.
What is B-set goals?
300
Who said “What should we do? What do you want to join? Maybe we should tutor at an elementary school.”?
Who is Heather?
300
“The room screams Heather.” is an example of what type of figurative language.
What is personification?
300
Which class is the only one that Melinda earns an A in during the first marking period?
a) Lunch b) Algebra
c) Art d) Biology
What is C-Art?
300
What is the topic of most of Mr. Freeman's rants?
a) Mr. Neck b) Youth
c) The school board d) Society
What is C-the school board?
300
How does Melinda's family typically communicate with one another?
a) They do not communicate.
b) Through email messages.
c) Through phone calls.
d) Through notes on the refrigerator
What is D-through notes on the refrigerator?
400
Who said “Nothing. The clubs are stupid. Want some popcorn?”
Who is Melinda?
400
. “I am the Victim.” is an example of what type of figurative language.
What is metaphor?
400
. What class does Melinda characterize as "Sanctuary"?
a) Social Studies b) English
c) Art d) Spanish
What is C-Art?
400
. How does Melinda characterize the school cheerleaders?
a) Credit cards b) Cattle
c) Prostitutes d) Virginal goddesses
What is D-virginal goddesses?
400
What does Melinda decide after her encounter with Rachel in the school bathroom?
a) She doesn't need friends.
b) She doesn't understand why she and Rachel were ever friends.
c) She needs a new friend.
d) She wants to be friends with Rachel again
What is C-she needs a new friend.
500
Who said “No imagination. What are you, thirteen? Fourteen? You’ve already let them beat your creativity out of you?”?
Who is Mr. Freeman?
500
“I dive into the stream of fourth-period lunch students and swim down the hall to the cafeteria.” is an example of what type of figurative language.
What is metaphor?
500
. Which class does Melinda find humiliating?
a) Social Studies b) Art class
c) Gym class d) Spanish class
What is C-Gym?
500
What happens to Melinda at the Pep Rally?
a.) She is asked to become a cheerleader.
b.) She is asked to join the school newspaper.
c.) She is harassed by some other students.
d.) She and Heather join the Marthas
What is C-She is harassed by some other students?
500
. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of IT?
a) IT is Melinda's nightmare.
b) IT goes to another high school.
c) IT is popular.
d) IT winks at Melinda.