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

2. On what day of the week does Melody go to the aquarium with Mrs. V, her family, and Rose?

3. Who are the top scorers on the Whiz Kids quiz and named the members of the school team in Chapter 21?

4. Who does Miss Gordon say invented the flush toilet in 1596?

5. What is the stage manager's son's name who is in a wheelchair in Chapter 23?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What foreshadowing is seen in Chapter 19?

6. What is the greatest obstacle that Melody faces as she competes with the Whiz Kids team in the regional and national tournaments?

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

8. What are the results of Mr. Dimming's test in Chapter 21?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the special education program at Spaulding Street Elementary School. How many classmates does Melody have in the program? How are these characters described? What kinds of relationships does Melody have with her peers in the special ed class?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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