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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. How many quiz questions are there on the official Whiz Kids team test in Chapter 20?

2. What is gerontology the study of?

3. How many team members comprise the Whiz Kids team at Melody's school?

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

5. When Mr. Dimming gives the Whiz Kids practice quiz in Chapter 17, everyone cheers because otherwise they would have to endure a lesson on what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What convinces Mr. Dimming to allow Melody to take the test in Chapter 20?

3. How does Mrs. V assist Melody in achieving her objective in Chapter 15?

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

5. Who goes to the aquarium with Melody in Chapter 13? How does Melody describe the experience?

6. How do the national championships differ from the regional tournaments in the Whiz Kids competition?

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

8. What foreshadowing is seen in Chapter 19?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the themes of family, friendship, and support in the novel. Who are the characters the support Melody the most? How do they support her? What does family mean to Melody?

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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