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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the correct answer to Mrs. V's question in Chapter 18, "Which word means the study of words and their meanings?"
(a) Lexicology.
(b) Histology.
(c) Bibliography.
(d) Archeology.

2. What is Connor's biggest weakness in the Whiz Kids competition?
(a) Spelling.
(b) History.
(c) Math.
(d) Sports.

3. What is the correct answer to the following question from the Whiz Kids competition in Chapter 25: "What is 'diplopia'?"
(a) Left-handedness.
(b) A form of cancer.
(c) A disease of the gums.
(d) Double vision.

4. Who are the two alternates that are announced for the Whiz Kids team that are in the fifth grade in Chapter 21?
(a) Melody and Carl.
(b) Claire and Sarah.
(c) Molly and Rodney.
(d) Rodney and Connor.

5. What is Claire's greatest weakness in Whiz Kids trivia?
(a) Math.
(b) Spelling.
(c) Geography.
(d) Science.

6. What is Mrs. V's pet name for Melody?
(a) Cupcake.
(b) Princess Pea.
(c) Mimi.
(d) Mello Yello.

7. Who is allowed to stand in the back of the studio behind the cameras in case Melody has an emergency in Chapter 23?
(a) Melody's dad.
(b) Mrs. V.
(c) Melody's mom.
(d) Catherine.

8. How much of the cost of Melody's Medi-Talker does insurance cover?
(a) About one-third the cost.
(b) All of the cost.
(c) About one-fourth the cost.
(d) About half the cost.

9. What name does Melody give to her Medi-Talker?
(a) Polly.
(b) Elvira.
(c) Melody II.
(d) The Voice.

10. What is the video game that came installed on Melody's Medi-Talker?
(a) Angry Birds.
(b) Super Mario Brothers.
(c) Space Soldiers.
(d) Vice City.

11. What is Mr. Dimming's first name?
(a) Wallace.
(b) James.
(c) Peter.
(d) Andrew.

12. What is gerontology the study of?
(a) Religions.
(b) Insects.
(c) The elderly.
(d) Mammals.

13. What is the answer to Mrs. V's question to Melody in Chapter 19, "Which state produces the most milk?"
(a) Idaho.
(b) California.
(c) Missouri.
(d) Indiana.

14. What color is Rose's new laptop computer in Chapter 14?
(a) Royal blue.
(b) Bright yellow.
(c) Cherry red.
(d) Lime green.

15. Who composed "Rhapsody in Blue"?
(a) Mozart.
(b) Copeland.
(c) Beethoven.
(d) Gershwin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the correct answer to the question from the Whiz Kids competition, "The battles of Lexington and Concord in the American Revolutionary War were fought in what year?"

2. What is Melody's answer to the Whiz Kids quiz question, "How many sides are on a heptagon?"

3. What ancient city was covered in ash after the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, according to the audio Melody listens to in Chapter 18?

4. What animal does Mrs. V compare Melody to when she comes home upset after school in Chapter 18?

5. Where are the national Whiz Kids headquarters?

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