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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 correct answer to the Whiz Kids quiz question: "Which planet is closest to the sun?"
2. 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?"
3. Who are the top scorers on the Whiz Kids quiz and named the members of the school team in Chapter 21?
4. What is the correct answer for the quiz question in Chapter 20 regarding the capital of Columbia?
5. Who offers to get Melody a slice of pizza during practice in Chapter 22?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the media respond to the competition results at the Whiz Kids tournament in Chapter 25?
2. How do Melody's teachers and peers respond when she returns to school with her Medi-Talker in Chapter 16?
3. How does Rose's new computer inspire Melody in Chapter 14?
4. What are the results of Mr. Dimming's test in Chapter 21?
5. What convinces Mr. Dimming to allow Melody to take the test in Chapter 20?
6. What foreshadowing is seen in Chapter 19?
7. How do the national championships differ from the regional tournaments in the Whiz Kids competition?
8. What derogatory remark does Mr. Dimming make regarding Melody in Chapter 17? How does she respond?
9. What is the plan for preparing for the national championship for the Spaulding Street Elementary Whiz Kids team in Chapter 27?
10. What is the outcome of the first round of the regional Whiz Kids tournament in Chapter 24?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
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
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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