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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 was Melody's second grade teacher?

2. Who is Melody's fifth grade teacher?

3. Melody recalls her father singing songs from what band to her when she was a baby in Chapter 3?

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

5. What kind of puppy does Melody father give her when she is eight?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Who is Dr. Hugely? What are Melody's impressions of this character?

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

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

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

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

Why is Melody the central focus for the reporters at the Whiz Kids tournaments? How does this focus on Melody impact the other team members? How does Melody feel about the attention?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss Melody's disability. What condition is Melody diagnosed with? How does this condition affect Melody physically, mentally, and emotionally? What are the causes of Melody's condition?

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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