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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. According to Heather, what is a common mistake most nine graders make?
(a) Trying to act too sophisticated.
(b) Going to parties with older students.
(c) Hanging back.
(d) Pretending they are older students.

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

3. What does Melinda have to maintain in her English and Social Studies classes?
(a) A facade of not caring.
(b) A strict quiet policy.
(c) Journals.
(d) Intensive note taking.

4. What word does the art teacher write on the chalkboard?
(a) Spirit.
(b) Hate.
(c) Hope.
(d) Soul.

5. What is Rachelle reclaiming?
(a) Her Cajun heritage.
(b) Her European heritage.
(c) Her African heritage.
(d) Her Native American heritage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What embarrasses Melinda in Spanish class?

2. How does Melinda almost ruin an expensive microscope?

3. What does the Spanish teacher write on the board in "First Marking Period"?

4. What amuses Melinda about her Spanish class?

5. Fo what should students ask the art teacher?

(see the answer key)

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