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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. What does Amanda tell Rose before the televised Whiz Kids competition in Chapter 23?

2. What is the video game that came installed on Melody's Medi-Talker?

3. Where are the national Whiz Kids headquarters?

4. Who does Miss Gordon say invented the flush toilet in 1596?

5. What does the word "oxymoron" mean?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who goes to the aquarium with Melody in Chapter 13? How does Melody describe the experience?

2. What derogatory remark does Mr. Dimming make regarding Melody in Chapter 17? How does she respond?

3. How do Melody's teachers and peers respond when she returns to school with her Medi-Talker in Chapter 16?

4. What is the greatest obstacle that Melody faces as she competes with the Whiz Kids team in the regional and national tournaments?

5. What are the first words that Melody says to her parents with her Medi-Talker? How do they respond?

6. What are the results of Mr. Dimming's test in Chapter 21?

7. How does Melody describe the Whiz Kids practice sessions in Chapter 22?

8. What test does Mr. Dimming give to his history class in Chapter 17? What is the purpose of the test?

9. How does Catherine encourage Melody to keep advancing in Chapter 27?

10. What convinces Mr. Dimming to allow Melody to take the test in Chapter 20?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the actions of the Whiz Kids team in leaving Melody behind for the national championship. Why do the team members fail to contact Melody and let her know the flight has been cancelled? Who tells Melody the truth about the team's actions? How does Melody respond?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Melody's mother choose to enroll her at Spaulding Street Elementary? How do you think Melody's experiences would differ if she were enrolled in a special school or program specifically for disabled students? Do you think the Melody's enrollment at Spaulding was a good choice? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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