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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 score of Melody's Whiz Kids team's opponent after the first round of the competition in Chapter 24?

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

3. What color is Rose's new laptop computer in Chapter 14?

4. Who is the moderator of the televised Whiz Kids competition in Chapter 24?

5. What does Melody ask for after completing round one of the Whiz Kids competition in Chapter 24?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the first words that Melody says to her parents with her Medi-Talker? How do they respond?

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

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

4. How does Mrs. V respond when she learns about the comment made by Mr. Dimming in Chapter 18?

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

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

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

8. How does Rose's new computer inspire Melody in Chapter 14?

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 the media respond to the competition results at the Whiz Kids tournament in Chapter 25?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe Mrs. Shannon and discuss her "inclusion program." What are the objectives of the inclusion program at Spaulding Street Elementary. Is the program successful? How does Mrs. Shannon differ from Melody's previous teachers?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the characters of Molly and Claire in the novel. How are these girls perceived by their fellow classmates at Spaulding Street Elementary? What are Melody's perceptions of Molly and Claire? What are the actions, objectives, and obstacles of these characters?

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