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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. What is Connor's biggest weakness in the Whiz Kids competition?

2. Who is allowed to stand in the back of the studio behind the cameras in case Melody has an emergency in Chapter 23?

3. In what state does Melody live?

4. What grades can participate in the Whiz Kids competition?

5. What is Rose's weakness in the Whiz Kids competitions?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the greatest obstacle that Melody faces as she competes with the Whiz Kids team in the regional and national tournaments?

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

3. Who goes to the aquarium with Melody in Chapter 13? How does Melody describe the experience?

4. What foreshadowing is seen in Chapter 19?

5. Where does Melody go to eat with the Whiz Kids team in Chapter 26? What obstacle does she face when entering the establishment?

6. What is Melody's reaction when she sees the newspaper in the beginning of Chapter 27?

7. What is the plan for preparing for the national championship for the Spaulding Street Elementary Whiz Kids team in Chapter 27?

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

9. How do the national championships differ from the regional tournaments in the Whiz Kids competition?

10. What contest has Mrs. V won in Chapter 13? How did she win the contest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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