Speak First Marking Period

Who is the protagonist's ex-best friend?

• Rachel

• Heather

• Melinda

• Nicole

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Who is protagonist's English teacher?

• Mr. Neck

• Mr. Freeman

• Hairwoman

• David's mom

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Indoctrinate means...

• to think deeply about something

• to hide away from society

• to instill or teach from a specific point of view

• to cause to act

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inconspicuous

• To cause to act or occur

• Doesn’t stand out or attract attention; not easily seen or noticed

• To teach someone to accept a set of beliefs without questioning them.

• A fairy-like mythological creature.

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How is Melinda feeling physically as she boards the school bus?

• She has a headache.
• She has a bad cold.
• Great. 
•  She has a stomachache

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What is the name of Melinda's new school?

• Kennedy High School

• Syracuse High School

• Jones High School

• Merryweather High School

 How does Melinda's family communicate?

•  By cell phone.
• At dinner every night. 
• They never communicate. 
•  Notes on the kitchen counter.

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 What does Melinda remove from the wall of her room? 

• A poster of a movie star.
• A mirror
• A calendar
• A poster of a horse

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On what is Melinda concentrating in art class in "First Marking Period"?

•  Painting a tree
•  Painting a dog. 
•  Painting a sunset.
•  Painting her nightmare

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How does Mr. Neck treat Melinda the first day of school?

• He thinks of her as a troublemaker and tries to intimidate her throughout the school day

• He makes fun of her

• He is kind and welcoming to Melinda

• He ignores her

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