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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. What does the art teacher think the establishment has beaten out of the students?
(a) Creativity.
(b) Ability to think.
(c) Obedience.
(d) Elegance.

2. What is the name of Melinda's new school?
(a) Jones High School.
(b) Merryweather High.
(c) Edgewater High School.
(d) Merideth High.

3. How does David describe the tone of Mr. Neck's lecture in "Second Marking Period"?
(a) Optimistic.
(b) Racist and intolerant.
(c) Informative.
(d) Bitter.

4. What does the Spanish teacher write on the board in "First Marking Period"?
(a) A phrase in English to be translated to Spanish.
(b) A phrase in Spanish.
(c) A phrase in French.
(d) Nothing.

5. About what do Melinda's parents confront her at dinner?
(a) Her interim report card.
(b) Skipping class the day before.
(c) Telling her art teacher that she is not allowed to draw.
(d) Hanging around with the bad elements of school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What embarrasses Melinda in Spanish class?

2. How does Melinda's family communicate?

3. Why is Mr. Neck upset about his son?

4. What does Mr. Freeman say about Melinda's unique art piece in "Second Marking Period"?

5. What amuses Melinda about her Spanish class?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Melinda's parents order to do after school and how does Melinda "obey" them?

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

3. About what is Mr. Neck upset and what is one student's response?

4. Describe Melinda's first impressions of the art room.

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

6. Why does Melinda decorate the faculty lounge with Heather and what do the Marthas say about Melinda?

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

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

9. How does Melinda feel about Algebra compared to other math courses she has taken?

10. What does Melinda notice in her mirror and why don't Melinda's parents seem to notice the change in her?

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