"Speak Quiz" Pg. 35-41

What are Melinda's parents upset about?

• Melinda not having any friends

• Melinda skipping school

• Melinda's failing grades

What subject is Melinda having difficulty "getting her head around?"

• English

• History

• Algebra

Who helped Melinda when she was called to the board in Algebra?

• Heather

• Rachel

• Ivy

For the previous year, what did Melinda's clan dress up as for Halloween?

• Cowgirls

• Witches

• Pirates

"If she'd cut back on the doughnuts, she'd look like a tiny grandmother doll. Instead, she has a gelatinous figure, usually encased in orange polyester." (pg. 37)

Using context clues, what does "gelatinous" mean?

• Large and jelly like

• Short and petite

• Young and beautiful