Discuss the involvement of the name of the Merryweather High mascot and the debate over each name.
The school keeps changing the name because each name can resemble something inappropriate that would not be good to have.
The school keeps changing the name because each name can resemble something inappropriate that would not be good to have.
What draws Melinda and Ivy together?
They like art. Ivy spilled paint on Melinda and they go to the bathroom together to clean it and star talking.
Do you agree or disagree with “Ten More Lies…” Why?
In the middle because some are lies and others seem true.
Describe Melinda’s inner turmoil when she discovers Rachel is dating Andy. What should she have done? Did she do the right thing?
Melinda feels upset and sadden and frightened for Rachel. She wants to tell her what happened but is not sure if it is the best thing to do.
What is the symbolism of Mr. Freeman’s statement, “…trees are flexible, so they don’t snap. Scar it, give it a twisted branch-perfect trees don’t exist…Be the tree” (p. 153).
Mr. Freeman is basically saying things are going to happen to you. But that's okay because no one is perfect and everyone has there own issues.
How does Melinda begin to assert herself and find her voice?
She starts speaking up and she tells Rachel what happened to her.
What happens when Melinda decides to talk to Rachel?
Rachel does not believe her and thinks that Melinda is just telling her this stuff because Melinda is jealous.
What do the entries under Melinda’s initial graffiti in the bathroom reveal?
She's talking.
What is the correlation between Mr. Sordino’s treatment and explanation of the diseased tree with Melinda’s “survival?”
Mr. Sordino is wrong in the way he believes things should be. But it is his opinion, i guess.
What happens at the Prom?
Melinda goes to her closet and It is there and tries to rape her again.
What is the resolution to the story?
Melinda tells the story to her mom and she starts to overcome the situation.
