CHARACTER QUOTES
I believe “there is a sprinkling of losers like me scattered among the happy teenagers, prunes in the oatmeal of school. The others have the social power to sit with other losers. I’m the only one sitting alone.”
MELINDA SORDINO
WHERE does the novel take place?
*You can name the High School OR the city/state!
School: MERRYWEATHER HIGH
City/State: SYRACUSE, NY
Throughout the novel, Melinda’s high school changes mascots several times. Name TWO of the mascots that are selected.
"He sets to work pruning the deadwood like a sculptor" is an example of what literary device?
SIMILE
(*It uses "like" to compare)
Which bone are babies born without?
KNEE CAP
I said, “We kind of paired up at the beginning of the year when I was new and didn’t know anyone and that was really, really sweet of you, but I think it’s time for us both to admit that we… just… are… very… different.”
HEATHER
Why won’t Melinda’s ex-friends speak to her?
Who calls Melinda and other freshmen “freshmeat”?
Andy Evans
FILL-IN-THE-BLANK: One theme from the book is “People need to _______ issues in their lives in order to grow or heal.”
POSSIBLE ANSWERS:
Speak up about... deal with... confront...
In what year were the first Air Jordan sneakers released?
A. 1971 B. 1985 C. 1989 D.2002
1985
I stood up to Mr. Neck explaining, “As a citizen, and as a student, I am protesting the tone of this lesson as racist, intolerant, and xenophobic!”
DAVID PETRAKIS
Name at least one specific thing the Marthas are known for in the book
POSSIBLE ANSWERS:
decorate teacher’s lounge, organize prom, wear matching outfits, bossing Heather around
*The Marthas are part of a club at school; it is a group of helpful girls who do community service
How does Melinda tell Rachel about Andy?
She writes her an anonymous note and then writes to her in the library.
*Rachel realizes that Melinda was telling the truth when Andy gets too “touchy” at the prom.
Which character is considered the PROTAGONIST of the story?
MELINDA SORDINO
What is the Twitter bird's official name?
LARRY!
I said, “Melinda, you’re a good kid. I think you have a lot to say. I’d like to hear it.”
MR. FREEMAN
Mr. Neck says, “To get credit for the report, you have to deliver it orally. Tomorrow at the beginning of class.” What did Melinda do her extra credit report on for social studies?
A) Suffragettes - Women who spoke up about women's rights.
*This is ironic because they speak out for their believes and Melinda stood there silently.
What famous artist does Melinda study about in art class?
PABLO PICASSO
Melinda dealing with the emotional trauma of not being able to speak up is an example of what type of conflict?
MAN VS. SELF
Name a Disney animated movies where both parents are present and don’t die.
101 Dalmations, Sleeping Beauty, Mulan, Moana, Rapunzel, Merida
I yelled, “LIAR! 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’re so sick!”
RACHEL / RACHELLE
WHERE does Andy confront Melinda at the end of the book?
HER JANITOR'S CLOSET
What is the name of the department store mom works at / manages?
EFFERTS!
What could Melinda's TREE in art class SYMBOLIZE to her?`
POSSIBLE ANSWERS:
Growth, Recovery after trauma
Name ONE of the two U.S. states that don't observe Daylight Savings Time.
Arizona and Hawaii