Speak Reading Check

What does Melinda's art finally allows her to translate?

• True feelings of isolation and frustration.

• True feelings of pure anger.

• That she is reaching out to Mr. Freeman to help her.

• That she is deeply troubled, dark, and twisty.

What does the "apple-smell soaked air" trigger for Melinda while she is in bio class?

• Nothing, it doesn't matter.

• A positive memory with her family.

• A negative memory with her family.

• Both B and C

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Within Melinda's apple there is a "an apple tree growing from an apple seed growing in an apple." What does is this seed symbolic of?

• Nothing, it's a seed.

• A positive change growing within Melinda.

• A negative change growing within Melinda.

• It displays how much of a mess Melinda is.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does David now do in Mr. Neck's class after his late bigoted rant?

• He doesn't participate in class.

• He is extremely disrespectful.

• Nothing, he has spoke his peace.

• He records Mr. Neck's entire class.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What mascot does the school decide on at the winter assembly?

• Icebergs

• Hilltoppers

• Bees

• Wombats

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

During "winter break" what does Melinda mourn and believe she will never have again?

• Innocence and joy.

• Friendships and a voice.

• Happiness and family.

• None of the above.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is THE MOST IMPORTANT THING that happens when Melinda accidentally cuts her tongue when licking envelopes to close them?

• Her dad gets really mad at her.

• "It" flashes into her mind.

• It's indicated she needs professional help.

• She realizes she is grateful for school.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2