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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 grades can participate in the Whiz Kids competition?

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

3. What is the name of the voice on the Medi-Talker that Melody chooses to use?

4. What is Mrs. V's pet name for Melody?

5. What is the study of insects called?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Mrs. V assist Melody in achieving her objective in Chapter 15?

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

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

8. How does Catherine encourage Melody to keep advancing in Chapter 27?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Melody's relationship with her parents. Who is Melody closest to? Why? Would you say that Melody's parents are supportive? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Melody blame herself for the accident involving Penny? Is Melody in any way at fault for the accident? Who reassures Melody as she waits for word on Penny from the hospital? How?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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