Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

Question 1

How do Melinda's parents typically communicate with her?

• Phone
• Email
• Shouting through her bedroom door
• Notes left on the kitchen counter

Question 2

What is the name of the clique Heather joins?

• "The Me-no-lindas"
• "The Pink Ladies"
• "The Marthas"
• "The Rachels"

Question 3

What happened to Melinda?

• She was a victim of incest
• She was beaten up
• She has developed a brain tumor
• She was raped

Question 4

What unusual items does Melinda use for her art project?

• Turkey bones
• Human hair
• Cigarette butts
• Fishhooks

Question 5

What literary character does Melinda identify with?

• Hester from "The Scarlet Letter"
• Anne from "Anne of Green Gables"
• Eeyore from "Winnie-the-Pooh"
• Scout from "To Kill a Mockingbird"

Question 6

What is the one class that makes Melinda happy?

• English
• Art
• Math
• Science

Question 7

Why are all the other students angry at Melinda?

• She asks the teacher if there is any homework
• She constantly asks stupid questions in class
• She refuses to let them drive her sports car
• She called the police during a party

Question 8

Who is the only girl who is friendly to Melinda?

• Rachel
• Ivy
• Nicole
• Heather

Question 9

What bad habit does Melinda develop?

• Biting her fingernails
• Popping her knuckles
• Lying
• Chewing her lips

Question 10

Who is finally revealed as IT?

• Hairwoman
• Andy Evans
• Mr. Neck
• Bill Compton