wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Speak Quizizz #2

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why do you think Melinda compares herself to a rabbit when she encounters Andy Evans?

a)

Because she looks small and cute like a rabbit

b)

It was Easter

c)

She was trying to explain that she is fast

d)

She is outdoors and needs to run and hide from her predator

2.

What does Heather do to "break" her friendship with Melinda?

a)

She steals her boyfriend

b)

She leaves a note in Melinda's locker and returns her Christmas gift

c)

She humiliates her in front of the Marthas by calling her names and threatening her.

d)

She invents a malicious rumor about Melinda and tells everyone.

3.

"The losers are plums in the oatmeal of the school."

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

symbolism

4.

Something that represents or suggests something else

a)

plum

b)

symbol

c)

asylum

d)

symmetry

5.

7. What happens as a result of Melinda's failing grades?

a)

A meeting with the guidance counselor, principal, and her parents

b)

Melinda is required to meet with all her teachers one by one

c)

A meeting to discuss the possible transfer of Melinda to another school?

d)

Nothing-

6.

16. What does David ask Melinda and how does she respond?

a)

he asks her to go eat pizza; and she says yes

b)

he asks her to go eat pizza; but she says no

c)

he asks her to be his girlfriend, but she says no

d)

he asks her to be his girlfriend; and she says yes

7.

What advice does Mr. Freeman give Melinda about her tree?

a)

Use vibrant colors when painting

b)

Breathe life into it and give it defects

c)

Copy a tree from one of the art books

d)

Listen to the advice of other students

8.

What does David tell Melinda to do to make a difference?

a)

Refuse to give the report

b)

Start studying for the class

c)

Stand up for herself

d)

Ignore Mr. Neck

9.

Why is Rachel angry with Melinda's notes?

a)

Melinda tells her the truth about Andy

b)

Melinda tells her that she hates her outfit

c)

Melinda tells her that she is not a good friend

d)

Melinda tells her that she cheated on her exam

10.

Who does Melinda finally open up to and tell her story?

a)

Nicole

b)

Her mother

c)

Mr. Freeman

d)

School Guidance

11.

Match the quote with its appropriate literary term.
"Art follows lunch, as sleep follows a nightmare"

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

12.

Match the quote with its appropriate literary term.
"I bite my sandwich and it vomits mustard on my shirt."

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

13.

Match the quote with its appropriate literary term.
"We are the Wombats, dizzy, wicked...worried, retired, crying, weird, Wombats."

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

alliteration

14.

In the last scene, who comes to the closet to save Melinda?

a)

Nicole

b)

Ivy

c)

Heather

d)

Mr. Freeman

15.

Which of the following is NOT a theme in "Speak"?

a)

Coming of age

b)

Technology in society (advantages/dangers)

c)

Isolationism

d)

Communication vs. Silence

16.

Who is the narrator of the story?

a)

Rachel Bruin

b)

Andy Evans

c)

Melinda Sordino

17.

What does Melinda do to get around the extra credit requirement for social studies?

a)

gives her speech anyway

b)

writes a note on the board

c)

pays David to hand it in for her

d)

skips school

18.

The story takes place during which year of Melinda's high school career?

a)

9th

b)

10th

c)

11th

d)

12th

19.

Where is Melinda's secret hideout?

a)

under the bleachers

b)

art class

c)

old janitor's closet

20.

Read the following sentence: Friendship helps people overcome difficult times. The sentence is an example of a

a)

plot

b)

character

c)

main idea

d)

theme