TEST 3RD MARKING PERIOD Flashcards
What is the Merryweather school mascot?
Hornets
What is Melinda allergic to?
Hornets
Why did Melinda miss the bus?
She woke up too late because she couldn’t believe how dark it was (since it was winter).
Why did Melinda have to walk to school?
Her mom told her to and she was late for work.
What is the name of the town bakery that Melinda saw Andy at?
Fayette’s
What did Melinda compare herself and Andy to?
A BunnyRabbit and a wolf
Where did Melinda go when she skipped school for the first time?
The Mall
What were the students reading in Hairwoman’s class?
The Scarlet Letter by Nathanial Hawthorne
Who got in trouble for arguing about symbolism?
Rachel/Rachelle
What does Mr. Freeman write on his wall?
Each student’s name and their weekly progress. Melinda has a ?
What color is the painting that Mr. Freeman had?
dark blue, almost black
What happens in the lunch room the day before Valentine’s Day?
Heather unfriends Melinda.
Why does Heather stop being friends with Melinda?
She claims that Melinda is the most depressed person she’s ever met and that she has a reputation.
Who was the card on Melinda’s locker from?
Heather
Who did Melinda think the letter on her locker was from?
David
Why did David and Melinda write to each other in class?
Melinda’s thumb was bleeding, David gave her a tissue, Melinda wrote “Thanks!” and David wrote back.
What did David and Melinda draw on the notebook?
Ms. Keen as robin on a tree branch.
What was in Heather’s card to Melinda?
“Thank you for understanding. You’re the sweetest! Good luck!!! Heather.” and the friendship necklace that Melinda gave her.
What does Melinda do after she finds the card from Heather?
She goes to her closet and cries.
Where does Melinda go when she skips school for a second time?
Lady of Mercy Hospital
What does Melinda do at the hospital?
She eats in the cafeteria and wanders.
What does Melinda realize at the hospital?
That she is not really sick, she doesn’t belong in a hospital.
Why does Melinda have a meeting with the principal, guidance counselor, and her parents?
To talk about her absences and her poor grades.
What does Melinda do at the meeting?
She does not speak, but giggles when she imagines her parents and the GC tap dancing on the desk.
What is MISS?
Merryweather In-School Suspension
Why did Melinda go to MISS?
She took another day off of school and violated her contract with the counselor.
Who is in the MISS classroom?
Mr. Neck, Andy, a kid who likes to start fires, etc.
What does Andy do to Melinda in MISS?
He blows in her ear when Mr. Neck isn’t looking.
What artist does Mr. Freeman suggest Melinda read on?
Picasso
What does Melinda like about Picasso’s work?
Cubism
What kind of tree does Melinda draw after reading about Picasso?
a Cubist tree
Why was Melinda allowed to go shopping with her mom for clothes?
Because she went to every class for a week and the guidance counselor suggested a reward.
Where does Melinda go clothes shopping?
At Effert’s
Who drives Melinda to go clothes shopping with her mom?
Mr. Freeman
What does Melinda keep seeing when she drives to go clothes shopping?
Dead animals
Why does Melinda feel like she burned all of her skin?
She has bad/no relationships with her parents, school, and old friends.
What does Melinda notice about seeds?
They are inefficient; sometimes they’ll grow right, but they are touchy
Why did Melinda consider talking to her parents again?
Because her mom bought her junk food for her lunch.
What happens to Melinda in the lunchroom?
She sits alone, notices everyone, and spills mustard on her shirt.
What did snow symbolize?
Cold and silence
What was the score of the basketball game?
A win; 51-50
Who invites Melinda to a party?
David Petrakis
What was the party for?
A pizza party for the basketball win.
Why does Melinda reject the invitation?
She does not have good luck with parties.
How does Melinda Two think?
It’s too dangerous. He could have been lying.
How does Melinda One think?
Get a life. You worry too much! Just go!
What reminds Melinda of the end-of-the-summer party?
How far away the moon was from August
Who took Melinda to the party?
Rachel and her brother, Jimmy
Where was the party?
A couple miles away on a farm.
Why did Melinda get slapped at the party?
She was caught calling the cops.
