Characters
Plot
Symbols/Motifs
Melinda
Miscellaneous
100

Who is the main character?

Melinda
100

What is Melinda forced to draw for art class throughout the story?

trees

100

What symbolizes her growth in the story?

tree

100

What grade is Melinda in?

9th grade

100

Who played Melinda in the music video and trailer?

Allison

200

Who is IT?

Andy Evans

200

What happened in the summer before 9th grade?

Melinda was raped by Andy

200

What is a safe place for Melinda throughout the story?

The janitors closet

200

What is Melinda's favorite class?

Art

200

Where did the bad emotions roll down in the music video?

Sand dune park

300

Who is Melinda's lab partner?

David Petrakis

300

Where does the second rape attempt take place?

janitors closet
300

What showcases the extent of Melinda's deep depression?

Her bad grades

300

Who is Melinda's least favorite teacher?

Mr. Neck

300

Who played Andy in the trailer?

Ava

400

Who is Melinda's ex-best friend?

Rachel

400

Who takes credit for Melinda's work?

The Marthas

400

What poet urges Melinda to speak up in her imagination?

Maya Angelou

400

Who does Melinda become friends with at the beginning of the book?

Heather

400

What was the song used in the music video?

Speechless 

500

Who of Melinda's old friends does she make up with first?

Ivy

500
True or False: Melinda finally speaks up?

True

500

Who symbolizes the oppression of government in society?

Mr. Neck (Social Studies teacher)
500

Where does Melinda tell Rachel she was raped? 

library

500

What are the 5 emotions in the music video?

Happy, sad, anger, fear, and anxiety