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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 does the music teacher place Freddy next to after he introduces himself to the class in Chapter 11?

2. What kind of stuffed animal does Melody remember her father giving to her when she was less than a year old in Chapter 3?

3. What disability does Maria have in the narrative?

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

5. What does Melody say Willy Williams does frequently in her special education class in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Melody's household change after her mother gives birth to Penny?

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

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

5. What are "photographic memory" and "synesthesia"? How do these terms apply to Melody in the novel?

6. How does Mrs. Brooks respond to Dr. Hugely's assessment of Melody in Chapter 4?

7. How does Melody describe her school in Chapter 5? Where does Melody go to class?

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

9. How does Melody describe her relationship with her father in Chapter 3?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Mrs. Shannon and discuss her "inclusion program." What are the objectives of the inclusion program at Spaulding Street Elementary. Is the program successful? How does Mrs. Shannon differ from Melody's previous teachers?

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

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?

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