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Speak Quiz

Laurie Halse Anderson
This Study Guide consists of approximately 68 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Speak.

Speak Quiz

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1)

What embarrasses Melinda in Spanish class? (from First Marking Period (through page 46))

That she spills her coke all over the student in front of her.
That everyone laughs when she makes a mistake.
That someone says Melinda is easy in Spanish.
That someone says Melinda is not pretty in Spanish.
2)

What does Melinda write on the bathroom wall? (from Fourth Marking Period (through page 198))

That David is the nicest boy in the school.
For girls to stay away from Andy.
That Rachel is crazy.
That Andy is going to be in trouble soon.
3)

Why does the ecology club protest the new mascot name? (from Second Marking Period (through page 70))

It is disrespectful.
It doesn't seem very competitive.
It is too fierce an image.
It should feature an endangered animal to create awareness.
4)

With what does Heather beg Melinda's help? (from First Marking Period (through page 46))

Getting into the glee club.
Flirting with a boy.
Doing her algebra.
Decorating the faculty lounge.
5)

What topic does "Mr. Neck" rant about in social studies in "Second Marking Period"? (from Second Marking Period (through page 70))

Outsourcing.
Monarchies.
Immigration.
Communism.
6)

Why doesn't Melinda qualify for the basketball team? (from Second Marking Period (through page 92))

She's an inch under the required height.
Poor grades.
It's only for seniors.
She has too many electives on her schedule.
7)

About what do Ivy and Melinda worry? (from Fourth Marking Period (through page 198))

Melinda's grades.
Andy hurting Ivy.
Mr. Freeman being mad at them.
Rachel being with Andy.
8)

What name does Rachel call Melinda? (from Fourth Marking Period (through page 198))

A wimp.
A witch.
A liar.
Her friend.
9)

What does Melinda do at her father's office? (from Second Marking Period (through page 92))

Answer the phone.
Clean.
Greet clients.
Stuff envelopes.
10)

What do Melinda's parents make her do in "Second Marking Period"? (from Second Marking Period (through page 70))

Go to her cousin's party.
Stop dyeing her hair green.
Stay after school for academic help.
Cut her hair.
11)

What does Mr. Freeman think a good artist must have? (from Third Marking Period (through page 137))

Dedication.
Technical skills.
Focus.
Emotions.
12)

Why does Melinda drop the posters she is hanging? (from Second Marking Period (through page 92))

IT comes up behind her and whispers.
She is surprised to see her parents walk into the principal's office.
She has a concussion from her fall in biology class.
She falls off the stepstool.
13)

What is one career on Melinda's job day test results? (from Second Marking Period (through page 70))

Nursing.
Firefighting.
Teaching.
Psychiatry.
14)

What can any student do to bring up a poor social studies grade? (from Fourth Marking Period (through page 162))

Write an extra report.
Nothing.
Go and interview someone who is from another country.
Help the teacher with research.
15)

What is one rule of Heather's probation in her new "clan"? (from First Marking Period (through page 46))

She has to make one charitable call every night.
She must go straight home every day after school.
She has to tutor one unfortunate child every month.
She may not take credit for her charitable work.
16)

What does Melinda do for a whole week? (from Third Marking Period (through page 137))

Attend class without skipping.
Speak to David about stuff besides lab work.
Not speak to Heather.
Speak to her parents at dinner.
17)

What does Mr. Freeman bring Melinda after he comments on her work in "Fourth Marking Period"? (from Fourth Marking Period (through page 162))

A box of kleenex.
A new set of paints.
A lump of clay.
A book on Cubism.
18)

What does Heather discuss with Melinda in "Third Marking Period"? (from Third Marking Period (through page 117))

Heather's parents are divorcing.
The fact that Heather is disenchanted with the Marthas.
Their friendship.
The wonderful posters Melinda created.
19)

Who does Melinda imagine telling her to reveal the truth? (from Fourth Marking Period (through page 198))

Dr. Oz.
Oprah and Sally Jesse Raphael.
The Therapist.
Jerry Springer.
20)

What does Melinda tell Rachel in "Fourth Marking Period"? (from Fourth Marking Period (through page 198))

Why Melinda has refused to speak to Rachel.
Why Melinda called the police the night of the party.
That Melinda hopes to go to the prom with David.
That Andy is not really that bad a person.
21)

Where does Melinda begin working at Christmas break? (from Second Marking Period (through page 92))

At home raking the yard.
The stockroom in a rival store from her mother's.
A fast food store.
The stockroom in her mother's store.
22)

Who is in detention when Melinda attends? (from Third Marking Period (through page 117))

Andy.
David.
No one else.
Heather.
23)

What happens when Melinda faints? (from Second Marking Period (through page 92))

She is caught by David.
She breaks her arm.
She cuts her head.
She breaks her hand.
24)

What is Melinda's reward for the thing she does for a whole week? (from Third Marking Period (through page 137))

A book on Dali.
A cell phone.
New clothes.
A book on drawing.
25)

How does Melinda think Heather got into the clan? (from First Marking Period (through page 46))

A money bribe.
She blackmails someone.
Her father.
She offers to do all their running around.
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