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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of music does Melody describe as her mother's favorite in Chapter 2?
(a) Bluegrass.
(b) Gospel.
(c) Classical.
(d) Jazz.

2. What disability does Maria have in the narrative?
(a) Cerebral palsy.
(b) Autism.
(c) Multiple sclerosis.
(d) Down syndrome.

3. Who sings the song "Elvira" that Melody loves?
(a) The Fuller Brothers.
(b) Tom Waits.
(c) The Oak Ridge Boys.
(d) Johnny Cash.

4. Melody says in Chapter 6 that Mrs. V is the only person who lets her do what?
(a) Sleep in bed with her.
(b) Dress herself.
(c) Sing.
(d) Drink sodas.

5. How old was Melody when her mother had gotten her potty trained?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 9.
(d) 7.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the documentary about that Mrs. V watches with Melody in Chapter 6?

2. What classroom is Melody's special education group held in at school?

3. What is the name of Melody's goldfish?

4. Who was Melody's first grade teacher at school?

5. What is Penny's third word as a baby?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Melody describe the communication between her and her mother in Chapter 10?

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

3. What causes Melody the most frustration in the early sections of the book? What is Melody's greatest obstacle?

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

5. What are Melody's thoughts about Mrs. Billups? What grade does Mrs. Billups teach?

6. What exchange takes place between Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Billups in Chapter 7?

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

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

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

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

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