What prompts Melinda to skip school for the first time?

Walking to school she sees Andy at a donut shop so she runs.

What does Rachel/Rachelle argue with Hairwoman about?

Rachel believes symbolism is all made up and Hairwoman lies

What problem does the PTA have with the Hornets mascot?

The songs the students sing are sexual.

In "Genetics", what does Melinda say about her dads family?

They are farmers who grow rocks.

What is the first thing Melinda does to try to warn Rachel and Greta-Ingrid about Andy?

She writes them an anonymous note saying he attacked someone

How do Andy's interactions with Melinda in Marking Period 3 characterize him?

He forces interactions with her showing he is cruel and mean

Melinda talks to Rachel in the library; how does she respond?

Rachel blames Melinda for sending the note about Andy.

What is David Petrakis' feedback on her silent presentation in Mr. Neck's class?

He says you can't be silent because the bad guys will win

Why does Andy attack Melinda in the closet?

She ruined his reputation by spreading lies about the rape

When does Melinda think "There is nothing wrong with me. These are really sick people..."

Melinda cuts school to a hospital and think she is a patient

What happens to Rachel and Andy on the night of prom?

Rachel dumps Andy because he is aggressive.

Why does a crowd gather on Melinda's front lawn?

They are watching the sick part of the tree be cut down.

When Melinda calls 911 at the party, what does she tell the dispatcher?

She can't say anything and just stares at her reflection

What does Ivy show Melinda during their second trip to the bathroom?

People had listed reasons why Andy is bad

What metaphor does Melinda use to describe her parents during the principal meeting?

Performers singing and tap-dancing

In the flashback about the party, how does Melinda describe her feelings when she is dancing?

She hopes that Andy will be her boyfriend and protect her

After going to all her classes for a week, Melinda gets a reward from her parents. What is it?

Shopping for new clothes at the store Melinda's mom manages

What action does Melinda take that surprises her and saves her from Andy?

She uses a broken piece of mirror to fight him off.

When Mr. Freeman gives Melinda a ride, what does he say as she is getting out of the car?

She's a good kid with a lot to say and he wants to hear it

What reason does heather give for breaking off her friendship with Melinda?

Melinda is a depressed person and has a bad reputation.

Melinda has to serve in-school suspension with Andy. Why is Andy suspended?

Andy explains that he "has a problem with authority."

Why does Melinda like Picasso's Cubist paintings?

Picassos style forces us to see things in a new way

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1
What prompts Melinda to skip school for the first time?
She misses the bus and is afraid to tell her mom.
She has a Spanish exam and hasn't studied so she skips.
Walking to school she sees Andy at a donut shop so she runs.
Her parents leave town for work and Melinda skips.
2
What does Rachel/Rachelle argue with Hairwoman about?
Rachel gets a B on her class presentation and she argues
Rachel believes symbolism is all made up and Hairwoman lies
Rachel says there is no way she can write an essay on symbol
Rachel is accused of cheating on a test unfairly.
3
What problem does the PTA have with the Hornets mascot?
Hornets are too violent and create anger in the stands.
Alumni want the old mascot of the Trojans back.
Hornets don't show the schools focus on art and music.
The songs the students sing are sexual.
4
In "Genetics", what does Melinda say about her dads family?
They are successful bankers who take care of each other.
They are artists just like Melinda.
They are farmers who grow rocks.
They are not close and don't spend holidays with each other
5
What is the first thing Melinda does to try to warn Rachel and Greta-Ingrid about Andy?
She writes a note on the bathroom stall
She writes them an anonymous note saying he attacked someone
She tells the other International Club kids what happened
She shows Rachel her art to get her to guess
6
How do Andy's interactions with Melinda in Marking Period 3 characterize him?
He leaves a V-Day card showing he wants to apologize
He forces interactions with her showing he is cruel and mean
He ignores her showing he doesn't regret what he did
He dates Heather instead and skips school showing immaturity
7
Melinda talks to Rachel in the library; how does she respond?
Rachel says she misses Melinda and wants to hang out.
Rachel is looking forward to college where parties are fun.
Rachel blames Melinda for sending the note about Andy.
Rachel says she loves Andy and things will be fine.
8
What is David Petrakis' feedback on her silent presentation in Mr. Neck's class?
He says you can't be silent because discussion is important
He says you can't be silent because the bad guys will win
He says you can't be silent because silence is weakness
He says you can't be silent because then you'll be ignored
9
Why does Andy attack Melinda in the closet?
Melinda refused to accept his apology for what happened
She ruined his reputation by spreading lies about the rape
She was making fun of him for getting dumped by Rachel
Melinda attacked him first to get back at him for the party
10
When does Melinda think "There is nothing wrong with me. These are really sick people..."
Melinda cuts school to a hospital and sees cancer patients
The Bio class took a field trip to the hospital.
Melinda is depressed and sees a skin cancer documentary.
Melinda cuts school to a hospital and think she is a patient
11
What happens to Rachel and Andy on the night of prom?
Andy attacks Rachel in the hallway.
Rachel dumps Andy because he is aggressive.
They are crowned Prom King and Queen.
They get a hotel room and sleep together.
12
Why does a crowd gather on Melinda's front lawn?
They are watching the sick part of the tree be cut down.
They are their to protest Melinda getting suspension.
They are there to make fun of her for being an outsider.
They are their to yell at her for calling the cops earlier.
13
When Melinda calls 911 at the party, what does she tell the dispatcher?
She hangs up before they can answer and runs and hides
She screams into the phone but can't come up with words
She can't say anything and just stares at her reflection
She says that she's been hurt but doesn't say raped
14
What does Ivy show Melinda during their second trip to the bathroom?
People had listed reasons why Andy is bad
People listed reasons why Maya Angelou is great
People had drawn on her tree, improving it
People left messages of support for Melinda
15
Who will Melinda finally tell her story to?
Mr. Freeman
Rachel
Heather
Her parents
16
What metaphor does Melinda use to describe her parents during the principal meeting?
Erupting volcanoes
Performers singing and tap-dancing
Trees that are stunted and dying
Wolves stalking their prey
17
While in suspension with Andy, what metaphor does Melinda use to describe herself?
BunnyRabbit hiding in the open
TinyCat hissing and trying to make itself look dangerous
BittySquirrel with its tailed curled around itself
BabyBird hiding in its nest
18
In the flashback about the party, how does Melinda describe her feelings when she is dancing?
She hopes that Andy will be her boyfriend and protect her
She is eager to get away because Rachel has a headache
Excited but nervous because she doesn't trust Andy
She remembers dancing but it was like a movie and not real
19
After going to all her classes for a week, Melinda gets a reward from her parents. What is it?
Permission to stay in her closet at lunch instead of cafe
A complete redecorating of her room, complete with furniture
Art lessons after school with Mr. Freeman
Shopping for new clothes at the store Melinda's mom manages
20
What does Melinda leave in the bathroom for the other girls?
A copy of her tree art
A poster of Maya Angelou
A warning about Andy
A note saying she is alone
21
What action does Melinda take that surprises her and saves her from Andy?
She forgives him for what he did and he leaves.
She uses a broken piece of mirror to fight him off.
She breaks down in tears and he pities her.
She kicks him him in the genitals and runs away.
22
When Mr. Freeman gives Melinda a ride, what does he say as she is getting out of the car?
She's a good kid with a lot to say and he wants to hear it
She needs to forgive whoever hurt her
She should come to the art room more instead of the closet
Her art is wonderful, but she needs to go to class more.
23
What reason does heather give for breaking off her friendship with Melinda?
Melinda is a depressed person and has a bad reputation.
Marthas wont let Heather hang out with them if she doesnt
Heather has started dating Andy and doesn't have time.
Melinda's diet and exercise habits are too terrible
24
Melinda has to serve in-school suspension with Andy. Why is Andy suspended?
Another student accused him of bullying.
Andy explains that he "has a problem with authority."
He's been caught groping another student.
Like Melinda, he's been skipping school.
25
Why does Melinda like Picasso's Cubist paintings?
Picassos style forces us to see things in a new way
Melinda can't draw well and this allows her to be creative
She can't describe but knows this style will help her tree
Picasso is Martha's favorite and this way she can fit in

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