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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Second Marking Period (through page 92).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the ecology club protest the new mascot name?
(a) It should feature an endangered animal to create awareness.
(b) It is disrespectful.
(c) It is too fierce an image.
(d) It doesn't seem very competitive.

2. Why is Melinda's jaw sore in "Second Marking Period"?
(a) A guy hit her accidentally.
(b) From clenching it during the night.
(c) She has just had braces put in.
(d) A girl in gym class hit her with a tennis racket.

3. What does Melinda think about her parents' life if she were not in the picture?
(a) They would be happier.
(b) They would be living on an exotic island.
(c) They would be divorced.
(d) They would be bored.

4. How is Melinda feeling emotionally as she boards the school bus?
(a) Optimistic.
(b) Fearful.
(c) Angry.
(d) Sad.

5. Who is in Melinda's art class that won't speak to her?
(a) Rachel.
(b) Ivy.
(c) Nicole.
(d) Joseph.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Melinda qualify for the basketball team?

2. To what does the art teacher welcome the students?

3. Why does Melinda buy her lunch on her first day of school?

4. What does Mr. Freeman's painting express?

5. Where does Melinda feel safe?

(see the answer key)

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