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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 is described by Melody in Chapter 16 as "one of the popular kids, and probably the biggest and tallest kid in the fifth grade"?

2. What quick meal does Melody have after school before the Whiz Kids competition in Chapter 23?

3. In what state does Melody live?

4. Where are the national Whiz Kids headquarters?

5. What is the correct answer to the following question from the Whiz Kids competition in Chapter 25: "What is 'diplopia'?"

Short Essay Questions

1. What foreshadowing is seen in Chapter 19?

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

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

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

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 first words that Melody says to her parents with her Medi-Talker? How do they respond?

9. How does Rose behave toward Melody when she sees her in Mr. Dimming's class in Chapter 27? Why?

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

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

What role does Catherine play in Melody's life? How does Melody come to know Catherine? What does Catherine look like? How does Catherine help Melody achieve her objectives?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Mrs. Billups and her actions as a teacher at Spaulding Street Elementary. What grade does Mrs. Billups teach at the school? How does she differ from Mrs. Tracy? Why does Mrs. Billups leave the school?

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