1. Speak Analysis – Quarter Three 1. After an encounter with Andy Evans, Melinda decides to cut school. Where does she go? While there, what does she ponder? Explain the significance behind her thoughts. 2. During Hairwoman’s lesson, how does Melinda react to the symbols in The Scarlet Letter, especially the reference to Hester’s “A”? What do you think this reveals about Melinda? 3. Who speaks out against Hairwoman’s lesson on symbolism? Explain the significance behind this scene & Melinda’s reaction. 4. How has Mr. Freeman’s attitude & spirit changed since the start of the novel? Why is this? 5. What does Heather tell Melinda when she dissolves their friendship? How does it affect Melinda? What does this say about Heather? 6. What does Heather do as a “final blow” to Melinda? What does this cause Melinda to do? 7. Where does Melinda go the second time she cuts school? What is the irony behind her decision?

2. Speak Analysis – Quarter Three 1. After an encounter with Andy Evans, Melinda decides to cut school. Where does she go? While there, what does she ponder? Explain the significance behind her thoughts.

3. Speak Analysis – Quarter Three 2. During Hairwoman’s lesson, how does Melinda react to the symbols in The Scarlet Letter, especially the reference to Hester’s “A”? What do you think this reveals about Melinda?

4. Speak Analysis – Quarter Three 3. Who speaks out against Hairwoman’s lesson on symbolism? Explain the significance behind this scene & Melinda’s reaction.

5. Speak Analysis – Quarter Three 4. How has Mr. Freeman’s attitude & spirit changed since the start of the novel? Why is this?

6. Speak Analysis – Quarter Three 5. What does Heather tell Melinda when she dissolves their friendship? How does it affect Melinda? What does this say about Heather?

7. Speak Analysis – Quarter Three 6. What does Heather do as a “final blow” to Melinda? What does this cause Melinda to do?

8. Speak Analysis – Quarter Three 7. Where does Melinda go the second time she cuts school? What is the irony behind her decision?