Speak MP3 Multiple Choice

How does Melinda react to her accidental meeting with Andy Evans in the parking lot of the bakery on the way to school?

• She is excited to see him.

• She runs away.

• She goes straight to school.

• She is so scared, she freezes.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the scene in the mall symbolize? The singing birds?

• That she should "sing" about her secret.

• That she should stay in safe and warm places, like the birds in the mall.

• That she should skip school more often.

• That she should take up power walking, like the grandmas and grandpops.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Why does Rachel object to Hairwoman's class session on symbolism in Hawthorne's novels, and what does her objection suggest about Rachel? What does Melinda take away from Rachel's discussion with Hairwoman? Select all that apply.

• She's really bad at English.

• She is opinionated and does not believe what others tell her.

• She is not afraid of the consequences of speaking up.

• She thinks it is a good story that the woman gets in trouble and the guy almost gets away with it.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Consider the following: "Up until this very instant, I had never seriously thought of Heather as my one true friend in the world. But now I am desperate to be her pal, her buddy, to giggle with her, to gossip with her. I want to paint her toenails." Why do you think Melinda is suddenly desperate for Heather's friendship?

• Heather makes Melinda happy.

• She realizes without Heather, she is truly alone.

• Melinda and Heather have fun together and Melinda has FOMO.

• Melinda sees Heather as her sister.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How would you describe Melinda's emotions at the end of the lunch room “break-up" scene?

• Grateful

• Distressed

• Vengeful

• Annoyed

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Explain the following quote: "I press it into the cut. The white cells of paper dissolve as the red floods them. It doesn't hurt. Nothing hurts except the small smiles and blushes that flash across the room like tiny sparrows."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why is Melinda upset to get a valentine from Heather?

• She does not return Heather's feelings.

• Heather got her the wrong kind of candy.

• She was hoping it was from David and it reminds her how alone she is.

• She was not upset, she was glad Heather remembered her.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Describe your reaction to the following passage "I put the gown back. There is nothing wrong with me. These are really sick people, sick that you can see"

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why do Melinda's parents attend a meeting with her guidance counselor and the principal, and what do they decide?

• Melinda is winning an award in Art so they decide to celebrate.

• Melinda is clearly being abused at home, so they decide to get Child Protective Services involved.

• Melinda is failing her classes and is on the verge of expulsion.

• Melinda's absences have been noticed, so she now has In School Suspension.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Melinda says, “I will make myself normal. Forget the rest of it." Do you believe her?

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3