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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 animal does Mrs. V compare Melody to when she comes home upset after school in Chapter 18?

2. How many quiz questions are there on the official Whiz Kids team test in Chapter 20?

3. What month is it when the Whiz Kids team faces their first competition in Chapter 23?

4. How many questions does Mr. D give his class for the Whiz Kids practice quiz in Chapter 17?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How is Melody introduced to the character named Paul? What has Paul done to assist Melody?

4. How does Melody describe the Whiz Kids practice sessions in Chapter 22?

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

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

7. How do Melody's teachers and peers respond when she returns to school with her Medi-Talker in Chapter 16?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the character of Mrs. V in the novel. What does Mrs. V look like? How would you describe Mrs. V's relationship with Melody? What does Mrs. V do to encourage Melody in the narrative?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the themes of communication and language in the novel. What do words represent symbolically to Melody? How does Melody communicate with her parents, teachers, and peers? How does Melody's ability to communicate evolve in the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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