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

She wants the protection of the bus driver.

She hopes her friends will acknowledge her as they board the bus.

She is scared of the students in the back of the bus.
2 What does Rachel say to Melinda when she first sees her?
I hate you.

She doesn't say anything.

Are you going to call the police on me now?

Come sit with me!
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.

Gym class will be fun.

We are here to help you.

Your locker combination is private.
4 What does Melinda nickname her English teacher?
Earringwoman

Clownwoman

Orangewoman

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

Ms. Keen

Mr. Stetman

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

Nicole

Jessica

Ivy
7 Out of what object do students pull their year-long art class assignment?
Hand-painted ceramic bowl

Coffeepot

Fish bowl

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

Soul

Desire

Hope
9 What object is Melinda assigned in art class?
Tree

Clown

Flower

Boat
10 Who has Melinda befriended after the first two weeks of school?
Mr. Freeman

David Petrakis

Heather

Ivy
11 How does Melinda communicate with her parents when she wants something?
She asks them in person

Sticky notes

Intercom

Walkie-talkies
12 Which room in her house is Melinda dissatisfied with?
Her living room

Her bathroom

Her kitchen

Her bedroom
13 Why does Melinda take down her mirror?
She breaks it while frustrated one evening

She thinks she is fat

She hates her chewed up lips

It is covered in childish stickers
14 Who does Melinda know in her gym class?
Heather and Rachel

Nicole and Heather

Rachel and Ivy

Nicole and Ivy
15 What does Rachel start calling herself?
Rachelle

Ray Ray

Chellie

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

She wants to ruin Rachel's life.

She needs a boyfriend.

She needs chapstick.
17 How does Heather plan to become a part of the Merryweather social scene?
Make Rachel her new best friend

Join activities

Sleep with senior boys

Buy a new wardrobe
18 Who is Melinda running away from when she discovers her closet?
Hairwoman

Mr. Neck

Rachel

Andy Evans
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 has homework she should be doing.

The people she is sitting near are hostile to her.

She doesn't want her photo in the newspaper.

She hates Heather's new friends.
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?"
Marthas

Goths

Cheerleaders

Seniors
22 About what does Mr. Freeman continually rant?
The students' poor drawing abilities

The school board

Cats

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

The school musical

The bowling club

Student government
24 Why do Melinda's parents yell at her at dinner one night?
They think she has a secret boyfriend.

They hear she is refusing to sign up for activities.

They receive word of her low grades.

They find out about the party in August.
25 Who is Melinda's lab partner in biology?
Nicole

She is not assigned a lab partner

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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