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

2. What grades can participate in the Whiz Kids competition?
(a) 4-6.
(b) 3-5.
(c) 6-8.
(d) 2-4.

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

4. How much time is there between the regional Whiz Kids competition in Chapter 24 and the national finals?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 4 days.
(c) 1 week.
(d) 3 weeks.

5. Who does Melody choose to write her biography paper on for English class in Chapter 14?
(a) Fred Rogers.
(b) Stephen Hawking.
(c) Susan B. Anthony.
(d) Samuel Beckett.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Melody say she would draw if she could in the beginning of Chapter 13?

2. How many team members participate on each team in the Whiz Kids national tournament?

3. What is the correct answer for the quiz question in Chapter 20 regarding the capital of Columbia?

4. Who are the first two teams to compete in the televised Whiz Kids regional competition in Chapter 24?

5. Who calls Mrs. V to tell her about Melody's experience in history class in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Rose behave toward Melody when she sees her in Mr. Dimming's class in Chapter 27? Why?

3. How does the media respond to the competition results at the Whiz Kids tournament in Chapter 25?

4. How does Melody's Whiz Kids team fare on the final round of the regional tournament in Chapter 25? How does the team respond?

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

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

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

8. What foreshadowing is seen in Chapter 19?

9. How does Mrs. V respond when she learns about the comment made by Mr. Dimming in Chapter 18?

10. What is the outcome of the first round of the regional Whiz Kids tournament in Chapter 24?

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