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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 the answer to Mrs. V's question to Melody in Chapter 19, "Which state produces the most milk?"
2. What is Melody's answer to the Whiz Kids quiz question, "How many sides are on a heptagon?"
3. What is the correct answer to the question from the Whiz Kids competition, "The battles of Lexington and Concord in the American Revolutionary War were fought in what year?"
4. In what year does Rodney say Margaret Gorman was crowned the first Miss America in Chapter 22?
5. Who does Melody choose to write her biography paper on for English class in Chapter 14?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is Melody introduced to the character named Paul? What has Paul done to assist Melody?
2. What contest has Mrs. V won in Chapter 13? How did she win the contest?
3. What is the greatest obstacle that Melody faces as she competes with the Whiz Kids team in the regional and national tournaments?
4. How does Rose's new computer inspire Melody in Chapter 14?
5. What convinces Mr. Dimming to allow Melody to take the test in Chapter 20?
6. Who goes to the aquarium with Melody in Chapter 13? How does Melody describe the experience?
7. How do Melody's teachers and peers respond when she returns to school with her Medi-Talker in Chapter 16?
8. How does the media respond to the competition results at the Whiz Kids tournament in Chapter 25?
9. What is the plan for preparing for the national championship for the Spaulding Street Elementary Whiz Kids team in Chapter 27?
10. How does Catherine encourage Melody to keep advancing in Chapter 27?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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 3
Discuss the character of Mr. Dimming in the novel. What class does Mr. Dimming teach? In what ways does Mr. Dimming represent an antagonist in the narrative? What are Mr. Dimming's actions, objectives, and obstacles in the story?
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