speak 4 DQs

Discuss the evolvement of the name of the Merryweather High mascot and the debate over each name.
the cheerleaders complained becuase there were no words that rimed with it.
What draws Melinda and Ivy together?

Do you agree or disagree with “Ten More Lies…” Why?
- yes. they probably are just lies.... they just say that its all true

Describe Melinda’s inner turmoil when she discovers Rachel is dating Andy. What should she have done? Did she do the right thing?
- she thought omg!! this is not good! she should have told her right away.yes

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).
- you have to be and believe in something so that you can feel it
How does Melinda begin to assert herself and find her voice?
- by telling off heather, then seeing that other people noticed how bad andy really was
What happens when Melinda decides to talk to Rachel?
- it goes good at first, but then rachel flips
What do the entries under Melinda’s initial graffiti in the bathroom reveal?
- that others see who he really is too
What is the correlation between Mr. Sordino’s treatment and explanation of the diseased tree with Melinda’s “survival?”
- that if you cut off the dieing part, it allows it to grow healthy.you have to get rid of the part that is killing you and start over.
What happens at the Prom?
- rachel dumps andy
What is the resolution to the story?
people see the truth about andy and melinda has her voice back:)