Name ___________________________________ Date; __________________

Speak: Pages 49 – 68 – ‘Go ____________(Fill in the Blank)!” through “First Amendment, Second verse”

1. What does the social studies class debate? Why? Who challenges the teacher? How does the class end? Do you agree with the teacher’s response? Why or why not?

2. Describe Thanksgiving Day at Melinda’s home. Explain why you agree or disagree that her family’s reaction is symptomatic of a dysfunctional family.

3. Describe the art project Melinda creates from turkey bones. Why does she do this? How do Mr. Freeman and Ivy react? Be specific.

4. Who is David Petrakis?

5. Explain the metaphor on p. 66, “Ninth grade … a zit cream commercial before the feature Film of life.” Write your own metaphor about the ninth grade.

Pages 69 – 92 “Wombats Rule!” through “Dark Art”

1. Explain how Melinda feels about Christmas. How does she spend her Christmas vacation/

2. What athletic ability does Melinda reveal? How does the coach react and what is Melinda’s response? Why does she feel this way?

3. Describe the relationship between Heather and Melinda.

4. What happens to trigger Melinda’s suicide attempt? Did she really intend to harm herself? How do you know?

5. Who is IT? What effect does his appearance have on Melinda?