1 On the first day of school, why does Melinda sit in the front of the bus? She is scared of the students 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 too young to sit in the back of the bus. 2 What does Rachel say to Melinda when she first sees her? She doesn't say anything. Come sit with me! I hate you. Are you going to call the police on me now? 3 Which of these is NOT one of "The First Ten Lies They Tell You in High School?" Gym class will be fun. Guidance counselors are always available to listen. We are here to help you. Your locker combination is private. 4 What does Melinda nickname her English teacher? Earringwoman Hairwoman Clownwoman Orangewoman 5 Which teacher dislikes Melinda from the moment he/she sees her? Ms. Keen Mr. Stetman Mr. Neck Mr. Freeman 6 Which of Melinda's former friends is in her art class? Ivy Nicole Jessica Rachel 7 Out of what object do students pull their year-long art class assignment? Coffeepot Hand-painted ceramic bowl Fish bowl Broken globe 8 What word does Mr. Freeman write on the board to inspire his students? Hope Soul Desire Love 9 What object is Melinda assigned in art class? Tree Flower Clown Boat 10 Who has Melinda befriended after the first two weeks of school? Ivy Heather Mr. Freeman David Petrakis 11 How does Melinda communicate with her parents when she wants something? Sticky notes Intercom She asks them in person Walkie-talkies 12 Which room in her house is Melinda dissatisfied with? Her bedroom Her kitchen Her living room Her bathroom 13 Why does Melinda take down her mirror? She hates her chewed up lips She breaks it while frustrated one evening She thinks she is fat It is covered in childish stickers 14 Who does Melinda know in her gym class? Rachel and Ivy Nicole and Heather Heather and Rachel Nicole and Ivy 15 What does Rachel start calling herself? Chellie Rachelle Rach Ray Ray 16 What does Melinda decide after her bathroom encounter with Rachel? She needs a boyfriend. She needs chapstick. She wants to ruin Rachel's life. She needs a new friend. 17 How does Heather plan to become a part of the Merryweather social scene? Buy a new wardrobe Make Rachel her new best friend Join activities Sleep with senior boys 18 Who is Melinda running away from when she discovers her closet? Hairwoman Mr. Neck Andy Evans Rachel 19 What does Melinda steal from Hairwoman? Late passes Her homework Pencils The answer key to a test 20 Why is Melinda unhappy at the pep rally? She has homework she should be doing. She hates Heather's new friends. 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 Goths Seniors Marthas 22 About what does Mr. Freeman continually rant? His wife The students' poor drawing abilities Cats The school board 23 What activity does Heather try to convince Melinda to do with her? The school musical Student government The bowling club The fashion club 24 Why do Melinda's parents yell at her at dinner one night? They hear she is refusing to sign up for activities. They think she has a secret boyfriend. They receive word of her low grades. They find out about the party in August. 25 Who is Melinda's lab partner in biology? She is not assigned a lab partner Nicole Andy Evans David Petrakis
