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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 much time is there between the regional Whiz Kids competition in Chapter 24 and the national finals?

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

3. What kind of social media page has Rose set up on her new laptop in Chapter 14?

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

5. What is the study of insects called?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What foreshadowing is seen in Chapter 19?

5. How does Melody describe the Whiz Kids practice sessions in Chapter 22?

6. How does the media respond to the competition results at the Whiz Kids tournament in Chapter 25?

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

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

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

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

Discuss Melody's friendship with Rose in the novel. What forms the initial basis of their friendship? How does their friendship evolve as Melody gains the ability to communicate? What discrimination does Rose face as she befriends Melody?

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

Discuss Melody's relationship with her parents. Who is Melody closest to? Why? Would you say that Melody's parents are supportive? Why or why not?

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