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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Melody's fifth grade teacher?

2. For how long does Melody have a pet goldfish before it dies?

3. Who was Melody's second grade teacher?

4. Melody says in Chapter 6 that Mrs. V is the only person who lets her do what?

5. What disability does Maria have in the narrative?

Short Essay Questions

1. How have Melody's circumstances changed as she enters fifth grade in Chapter 11?

2. How does Melody communicate when at school in Chapter 5? Does she find this method of communication to be satisfactory?

3. How is Mrs. Tracy described in Chapter 7? What does Melody like about Mrs. Tracy?

4. How is the character of Catherine introduced in Chapter 12? What are Melody's first impressions of Catherine?

5. How does Melody describe her communication with her father in Chapter 10?

6. How does Melody describe the importance and meaning of "words" in Chapter 1?

7. What kind of music does Melody enjoy the most? How does she describe the music in her household in Chapter 2?

8. Who is Dr. Hugely? What are Melody's impressions of this character?

9. How does Melody describe her disability and its impacts on her everyday life in Chapter 2?

10. What kind of dog is Butterscotch? How does Melody describe Butterscotch?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Melody's relationship with her parents. Who is Melody closest to? Why? Would you say that Melody's parents are supportive? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the character of Penny in the novel. How old is Penny? How would you describe Melody's relationship with Penny? What jealousies does Melody feel regarding Penny? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes of family, friendship, and support in the novel. Who are the characters the support Melody the most? How do they support her? What does family mean to Melody?

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