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Speak Quiz 1

1 On the first day of school, why does Melinda sit in the front of the bus?
She wants the protection of the bus driver.

She is scared of the students in the back of the bus.

She is too young to sit in the back of the bus.

She hopes her friends will acknowledge her as they board the bus.
2 What does Rachel say to Melinda when she first sees her?
She doesn't say anything.

Come sit with me!

Are you going to call the police on me now?

I hate you.
3 Which of these is NOT one of "The First Ten Lies They Tell You in High School?"
Guidance counselors are always available to listen.

We are here to help you.

Your locker combination is private.

Gym class will be fun.
4 What does Melinda nickname her English teacher?
Earringwoman

Hairwoman

Orangewoman

Clownwoman
5 Which teacher dislikes Melinda from the moment he/she sees her?
Mr. Stetman

Mr. Freeman

Ms. Keen

Mr. Neck
6 Which of Melinda's former friends is in her art class?
Jessica

Ivy

Nicole

Rachel
7 Out of what object do students pull their year-long art class assignment?
Fish bowl

Coffeepot

Hand-painted ceramic bowl

Broken globe
8 What word does Mr. Freeman write on the board to inspire his students?
Hope

Soul

Love

Desire
9 What object is Melinda assigned in art class?
Flower

Tree

Boat

Clown
10 Who has Melinda befriended after the first two weeks of school?
Ivy

Heather

David Petrakis

Mr. Freeman
11 How does Melinda communicate with her parents when she wants something?
Walkie-talkies

She asks them in person

Intercom

Sticky notes
12 Which room in her house is Melinda dissatisfied with?
Her bedroom

Her bathroom

Her kitchen

Her living room
13 Why does Melinda take down her mirror?
It is covered in childish stickers

She thinks she is fat

She hates her chewed up lips

She breaks it while frustrated one evening
14 Who does Melinda know in her gym class?
Nicole and Heather

Nicole and Ivy

Heather and Rachel

Rachel and Ivy
15 What does Rachel start calling herself?
Chellie

Rachelle

Ray Ray

Rach
16 What does Melinda decide after her bathroom encounter with Rachel?
She needs a new friend.

She needs a boyfriend.

She wants to ruin Rachel's life.

She needs chapstick.
17 How does Heather plan to become a part of the Merryweather social scene?
Buy a new wardrobe

Sleep with senior boys

Make Rachel her new best friend

Join activities
18 Who is Melinda running away from when she discovers her closet?
Rachel

Andy Evans

Mr. Neck

Hairwoman
19 What does Melinda steal from Hairwoman?
Pencils

The answer key to a test

Late passes

Her homework
20 Why is Melinda unhappy at the pep rally?
She hates Heather's new friends.

She has homework she should be doing.

She doesn't want her photo in the newspaper.

The people she is sitting near are hostile to her.
21 About whom is Melinda speaking when she says, "They rent beach houses in Cancun during Spring Break and get group-rate abortions before prom?"
Cheerleaders

Marthas

Seniors

Goths
22 About what does Mr. Freeman continually rant?
Cats

The students' poor drawing abilities

The school board

His wife
23 What activity does Heather try to convince Melinda to do with her?
The bowling club

The school musical

The fashion club

Student government
24 Why do Melinda's parents yell at her at dinner one night?
They find out about the party in August.

They hear she is refusing to sign up for activities.

They think she has a secret boyfriend.

They receive word of her low grades.
25 Who is Melinda's lab partner in biology?
She is not assigned a lab partner

Nicole

Andy Evans

David Petrakis

What aspect of The Scarlet Letter does Hairwoman seem obsessed with?

Hairwoman is obsessed with the symbolism in The Scarlet Letter.

Asked by Brenna S #1234034

Answered by jill d #170087 on 6/28/2023 10:35 AM

How is Mr. Freeman keeping track of grades in his art class?

Mr. Frreman doesn't give grades, but rather, evaluates his students' work and paints his evaluations in a list on the wall.

Asked by Brenna S #1234034

Answered by jill d #170087 on 6/28/2023 10:34 AM

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what problems are people having with mr.freemans assignment? what advice does he give to help them? from pages 20-26

Mr. Freeman's assignment is rather abstract. He wants students to pick an object that metaphorically speaks to the person who views it. I think Mr. Freeman tells them to listen to themselves.

Asked by Eric B #609746

Answered by Aslan on 4/30/2017 6:50 PM

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