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Speak Final Test
Test over the whole book
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How would you describe Mr. Freeman? | Free-spirited |
| How would you characterize Melinda's relationship with her family? | Un-involved but caring |
| What animal does Melinda compare herself to whenever she sees Andy? | Rabbit |
| Who gives Melinda a Valentine card on Valentine's Day? | Heather |
| What happened between Rachel and Andy at the prom? | He tried to make a move on her and she didn't like it. |
| How does Melinda regard her art class? | She loves it. |
| What are some things other students do to hurt Melinda? | They call her squealer, push books out of her hands, and ignore her. |
| What prize does Melinda get for going to all of her classes for a week? | New clothes from Efferts. |
| Where does Melinda go when she skips school? | The hospital |
| Where does Melinda's dad try to "save" the turkey on Thanksgiving? | Melinda's house |
| Who said it? "We just want you to do your best...and we know your best is better than this...." | Mrs. Sordino |
| Who said it? "Nothing. Clubs are stupid. Hand me the popcorn." | Melinda |
| Who said it? "I knew you were trouble the first time I saw you. I've been teaching here for twenty-four years, and I can tell what's going on in a kid's head just by looking in their eyes." | Mr. Neck |
| Springtime is a symbol in the book. What does it relate to in Melinda's life? | Rebirth/regrowth |
| What figurative language is this an example of? "Words climb up my throat." | Personification |
| What figurative language is this an example of? "Whack. The hatchet sticks in the frozen turkey." | Onomatopoeia |
| What figurative language is this an example of? "Art follows lunch like dream follows a nightmare." | Simile |
| What figurative language is this an example of? "My throat closes shut, as if two hands of black fingernails are clamped on my windpipe." | Simile |
| What figurative language is this an example of? "The couch has two personalities...." | Personification |
| What figurative language is this an example of? "We are the Wombats, the woozy wicked Wombats." | Alliteration |
| What figurative language is this an example of? "I could explode." | Hyperbole |
| What figurative language is this an example of? "The world will end if she doesn't sell enough belts on Black Friday." | Hyperbole |
| In her closet, Melinda becomes fond of which author? | Maya Angelou |
| Where Melinda Sordino's mom works. | Effert's Clothing Store |
| Who is "IT"? | Andy Evans |
| Who invites Melinda to a party to celebrate the basketball victory? | David Petrakis |
| What animal was inspiration for an art project Melinda did? | Turkey |
| Biology teacher who creates interesting labs and assignments: | Ms. Keen |
| Pictured in a painting by the art teacher: | School board |
| Gift Melinda got from her parents: | Art supplies |
| Exclusive group of girls at school; performed good deeds around school. | The Marthas |