Speak Parts 1 and 2

What themes are explored through Melinda's experiences in high school?

• Themes of friendship, loyalty, and courage.

• Themes of isolation, identity, trauma, and the search for belonging.

• Themes of adventure, exploration, and discovery.

• Themes of love, romance, and betrayal.

How does Melinda's relationship with her peers evolve throughout the story?

• Initially isolated, she gradually seeks connection and understanding.

• She becomes more withdrawn and avoids social interactions.

• She forms strong friendships immediately and maintains them throughout.

• Her relationships with peers remain unchanged from beginning to end.

What does Melinda's art project represent in the story?

• Her desire to become an artist

• Her struggle to express herself and process her trauma.

• Her relationship with her friends

• Her journey to find a new school

Explain the term 'Suffering Artists' as it relates to Melinda's school environment.

• A group of students who reject their emotions and struggles.

• A group of students who embrace their pain and struggles as part of their identity.

• A group of students who focus solely on academic success.

• A group of students who avoid expressing their feelings.

What group does Melinda identify with her freshman year?

• The popular crowd

• The art club

• None, she's an outcast.

• The sports team

Who is IT?

• Andy Evans

• John Smith

• Michael Johnson

• Sarah Connor

What does Melinda find in the Senior Wing that delights her?

• An empty janitor's closet.

• A hidden art studio.

• A secret garden.

• A quiet library.

Describe the role of David Petrakis in Melinda's life.

• He is her supportive lab partner who represents a positive influence.

• He is her main antagonist who causes her distress.

• He is a distant classmate who ignores her.

• He is her teacher who fails to understand her needs.

Why are students treating Melinda so badly at the start of her freshman year?

• She called the cops on a party.

• She won a scholarship and is seen as a threat.

• She is new and doesn't know anyone.

• She is failing her classes.

Who is Melinda's lab partner in biology?

• David Petrakis

• John Smith

• Emily Johnson

• Michael Brown