Question

do not write on this test turn it in to the basket by the turn-in bin when done

1. melinda buckles down and orally presents her report as required.

a. true
b. false

1. how does ivy feel about andy \beast\ evans?

a. she has a crush on him
b. she doesnt know who he is
c. she thinks hes just some guy
d. she hates him

1. what does melinda write on the bathroom stall wall?

a. guys to stay away from: andy evans
b. syracuse sucks
c. mr. neck bites
d. i luv david

1. which of these talk show hosts does not show up in melindas fever dream?

a. oprah
b. sally jessy
c. jerry springer
d. kim kardashian

1. what does melinda ask her dad to get her from the hardware store?

a. a new rake
b. new gloves
c. flower seeds
d. a new bike pump

1. what sport does melinda show skill at in part 4?

a. tennis
b. swimming
c. track
d. basketball

1. why does heather visit melinda?

a. to beg for melinda to be her friend again
b. to convince melinda to help her decorate for prom
c. to have melinda help her pack for her move
d. to have melinda help her redecorate her own room

Explanation:

To answer these questions, we refer to the novel Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. Here are the answers:

Question 8

Melinda initially struggles with speaking up and presenting, so she doesn't orally present as required easily.

In the story, Ivy dislikes Andy "Beast" Evans due to his actions.

Melinda writes "Guys to Stay Away from: Andy Evans" on the bathroom stall wall to warn others.

Answer:

b. False

Question 9