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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Melinda feel sad for her biology teacher?
(a) Her son is paralyzed.
(b) Her dog died the day before.
(c) She is stuck with them as students.
(d) Her husband is killed in a car accident.

2. Who is Mr. Freeman?
(a) Melinda's social studies teacher.
(b) The school counselor.
(c) The Principal.
(d) The Art teacher.

3. Where do the ninth graders go when they arrive on the first day of school?
(a) The gymnasium.
(b) The auditorium.
(c) Homeroom.
(d) Their first period class.

4. What does Melinda think would make David Petrakis cute?
(a) Less pimples.
(b) A different hair style.
(c) New clothing.
(d) No braces.

5. What does the art teacher believe is as important as words and numbers?
(a) Images.
(b) Kindness.
(c) Enthusiasm.
(d) Spirit.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the "clan" that Heather has found?

3. Who introduces herself to Melinda in "First Marking Period"?

4. About what do Melinda's parents confront her at dinner?

5. Why is Melinda's jaw sore in "Second Marking Period"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Melinda's visit to Heather's home after school.

2. What are some names Melinda comes up with for groups of students in the auditorium, and to what group does she belong?

3. Describe Melinda's encounter with Rachel in the bathroom in "First Marking Period".

4. How does Melinda's former friend Rachel respond to Melinda in "First Marking Period"?

5. Describe Melinda's Thanksgiving Day.

6. What is making it more difficult for Melinda to talk, and what does she wish to do about what is keeping her quiet?

7. What is the results of Melinda's participation in job day and how does Melinda feel about the event?

8. Who is Melinda's lab partner and how does she feel about her lab partner?

9. Who introduces herself to Melinda in "First Marking Period", and why is she friendly when no one else is?

10. How do Melinda and her parents usually communicate and why?

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