Speak Reading Quiz #1

What is the name of the main character telling the story?

• Ivy

• Melinda

• Heather

• Rachel

The narrator's school is changing its name from "Merryweather High-Home of the _______" to "Merryweather High the Blue _______."

• Devils....Trojans

• Angels...Trojans

• Trojans....Devils

• Trojans...Angels

Which of the following words means "a person not belonging to any group in society"?

• faction

• outcast

• indoctrination

• clan

Which of the following is NOT an example of onomatopoeia?

• beep

• thwap

• clink

• hit

How does the narrator communicate with her parents.

• phone texts

• notes on the kitchen counter

• phone call

• sending an email

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• "I am the only person sitting alone."

• "A lump of potatoes and gravy hits me square in the center of my chest."

• "My stomach flutters."

• "My lip bleeds a little. It tastes like metal."

What does the narrator say about her bedroom?

• It is filled with her own unique and creative ideas.

• Her room has bits of stolen ideas from all her friends.

• Her parents designed her room.

• Her room is a reflection of her relationship with her parents.

Which of the following is an example of PERSONIFICATION?

• "The fluffy pillows and warm comforter are more powerful than I am."

• "Principal Principal pauses with a look on his face like Daffy Duck's when Bugs is pulling a fast one."

• "I tune out for a while and come back when he holds up a huge globe that is missing half of the Northern Hemisphere?"

• "Shut your trap, button your lip, can it."

What does Rachel say to Melinda when she FIRST sees her?

• I hate you.

• Meh.

• Ouch.

• Let's talk.

What does the narrator do when her father comes home?

• She prepares a dinner plate for him.

• She disappears and goes to her bedroom.

• They eat together and talk about their day.

• They get into an argument and her dad sends her to her room.