Speak Review

The antagonist in the novel is...

• Mr. Freeman

• Melinda

• Heather

• Andy Evans

What does Melinda find in the senior wing that delights her?

• Rachel and Greta-Ingrid stealing French books

• Andy Evans

• A janitor's closet

• An empty classroom

What is the topic of most of Mr. Freeman's rant?

• The school board.

• Youth

• Other teachers

• Society

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of IT?

• IT is Melinda's nightmare

• IT goes to another high school

• IT is popular

• IT winks at her

Why does Melinda faint in biology class?

• She sees herself in the frog she's dissecting.

• She bites a piece of the apple which makes her dizzy.

• IT whispers "freshmeat" in her ear.

• David Petrakis kisses her on the cheek.

Why does Melinda tear up when she receives a sketchbook and drawing pencils from her parents at Christmas?

• Because she asked for the gift a long time ago and she is touched that they remembered

• Because she wasn’t expecting anything

• Because she felt like for the first time, her parents noticed something about her life and actually seemed to care

• Because her mom and dad have no money and she knew that they had to make a big sacrifice to buy her such an expensive set of pencils

What is the topic of Melinda's social studies report?

• The Suffragettes

• Prohibition

• The Roaring 20s

• The Civil Rights Movement

What does Melinda do to make her house look better?

• She mows the front lawn.

• She rakes the dead leaves out of the bushes.

• She washes the windows.

• She sweeps the driveway.

Why does Ivy think Andy Evans is trouble?

• He cheats on all his girlfriends

• He is a known rapist

• He breaks girls’ hearts

• He only wants one thing and he won’t stop until he gets it

Who is the first person Melinda tells about her rape?

• Heather

• Mr. Freeman

• Rachel

• Her parents