Speak: (MC) Third Marking Period Review

What does Melinda’s tree project symbolize in her art class?

• Growth and healing

• Despair and loss

• Isolation and loneliness

• Fear and anxiety

What does Melinda realize about her tree project as it progresses?

• It becomes a way to communicate her emotions

• It is just a school assignment

• It represents her academic success

• It is a distraction from her problems

Why does Mr. Freeman encourage Melinda to keep working on her tree?

• He believes it will help her find her voice.

• He thinks it will improve her grades.

• He wants her to impress her classmates.

• He believes it will make her more popular.

How does Melinda feel when she encounters “IT” in the hallways?

• Terrified and desperate to avoid him

• Calm and collected

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Confident and confrontational

Why does Melinda spend time in the closet at school?

• To hide from 'IT' and avoid social interactions

• To study for her exams in peace

• To meet with her friends secretly

• To escape from the school environment

Why does Melinda feel drawn to her art teacher, Mr. Freeman?

• He recognizes her talent and encourages her creativity.

• He is very strict and demands perfection.

• He ignores her and focuses on other students.

• He discourages her from pursuing art.

What does Melinda think about her parents’ approach to her struggles?

• They completely understand her feelings.

• They try to help but fail to understand her.

• They ignore her struggles altogether.

• They are overly critical of her efforts.

What is the primary reason Melinda continues skipping class?

• She feels disconnected from her teachers and peers

• She has a part-time job that conflicts with her schedule

• She is struggling with the coursework and needs extra help

• She prefers to study alone at home

How does Mr. Freeman help Melinda begin to process

her emotions?

• He is giving her a safe space to express her emotions through her art project.

• He encourages her to talk about her feelings with her friends.

• He assigns her extra homework to keep her busy.

• He tells her to forget about her problems and move on.