List three decisions that Melinda has to make in the book Speak?

Whether or not to report the rape: This is the most important decision that Melinda has to make in the book. She is worried about the repercussions of reporting the rape, including being ostracized by her peers and retaliated against by Andy Evans, the boy who raped her. She also feels ashamed of what happened and may feel like it was her fault. However, she ultimately decides that it is important to report the rape so that Andy can be brought to justice and so that she can start to heal.

Whether or not to change schools: Melinda's parents decide to send her to a different school after the rape, but Melinda is hesitant to make this change. She feels like she is being punished for something that wasn't her fault, and she is worried about leaving behind her friends and the only place she has ever called home. However, she ultimately decides to move to the new school in hopes that it will give her a fresh start.

Whether or not to speak up: Melinda is a very shy and introverted girl, and she struggles to speak up for herself. She often allows others to walk all over her and make decisions for her without her input. However, she slowly begins to find her voice over the course of the book and learns to stand up for herself. She makes a decision to start talking about what happened to her and becomes more assertive in general.

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