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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Second Marking Period (through page 70).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does the art teacher welcome the students?
(a) The nest.
(b) The journey.
(c) The galaxy.
(d) The hive.

2. When does Melinda believe her algebra teacher makes no sense?
(a) When he talks about his time in Vietnam.
(b) When he talks about algebra in relation to meeting his wife.
(c) When he tells stories about his job as a newspaper boy when he was young.
(d) When he tells stories about why one should learn algebra.

3. What does Melinda see as Heather's greatest character flaw?
(a) Trying too hard to be a teacher's pet.
(b) Being a snob.
(c) Talking too much.
(d) Being too quiet.

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

5. On what team is Nichole?
(a) Swim.
(b) Tennis.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Soccer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Melinda name the high school's principal?

2. How is Melinda feeling emotionally as she boards the school bus?

3. With what does Heather beg Melinda's help?

4. What does Rachel seem to say to Melinda as Melinda spies her?

5. What prompts Mr. Neck to teach a straightforward class?

(see the answer key)

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