2. What does Mr. Freeman say about Melinda's unique art piece in "Second Marking Period"?
(a) It shows no creativity.
(b) It has meaning.
(c) It is unusual.
(d) It is terrible.

3. What does Melinda notice about her lips in the mirror?
(a) The lower lip is fuller than the upper.
(b) They are misshapen.
(c) The upper lip is fuller than the lower.
(d) They have scabs on them.

4. With what does Heather beg Melinda's help?
(a) Flirting with a boy.
(b) Doing her algebra.
(c) Decorating the faculty lounge.
(d) Getting into the glee club.

5. What at is the big question Melinda asks herself after she boards the bus?
(a) Why the bus driver is wearing sunglasses on such a cloudy day.
(b) Why the bus does not have seat belts.
(c) Where is the best place to sit?
(d) Who the cute boy is in the back row?

6. What topic does "Mr. Neck" rant about in social studies in "Second Marking Period"?
(a) Monarchies.
(b) Immigration.
(c) Communism.
(d) Outsourcing.

7. What does the art teacher believe is as important as words and numbers?
(a) Enthusiasm.
(b) Images.
(c) Kindness.
(d) Spirit.

8. What happens when Melinda tries to talk to her parents or a teacher in "Second Marking Period"?
(a) She sputters or freezes.
(b) She tells them something that makes no sense.
(c) She acts as if there is nothing wrong?
(d) She lies.

9. What dress does Melinda think was distracting on her biology teacher?
(a) An African caftan.
(b) A bright green dress with lavender bunnies.
(c) A purple dress with bright blue flowers.
(d) A bright orange dress with purple daisies.

10. About what is Melinda critical when she looks in the mirror from her bed?
(a) The wall color.
(b) Her bedspread pattern.
(c) Her hands.
(d) Her face.

11. Who sits with Melinda at lunch in "First Marking Period"?
(a) David.
(b) Ivy.
(c) Rachel.
(d) Heather.

12. To what does the art teacher welcome the students?
(a) The nest.
(b) The hive.
(c) The journey.
(d) The galaxy.

13. What does Heather say is necessary for advancement?
(a) Having lots of money.
(b) Having lots of friends.
(c) Knowing one's goals.
(d) Knowing one's limitations.

14. What is one rule of Heather's probation in her new "clan"?
(a) She must go straight home every day after school.
(b) She has to tutor one unfortunate child every month.
(c) She has to make one charitable call every night.
(d) She may not take credit for her charitable work.

15. What is the name of the "clan" that Heather has found?
(a) The Marys.
(b) The Marthas.
(c) The Nobodies.
(d) The Hopelets.