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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 video game that came installed on Melody's Medi-Talker?

2. What is the answer to Mrs. V's question to Melody in Chapter 19, "Which state produces the most milk?"

3. What is the correct answer to Mrs. V's question in Chapter 18, "Which word means the study of words and their meanings?"

4. What television show will the national Whiz Kids winners appear on?

5. What is the name of the stage manager at the television studio where the Whiz Kids competition is filmed in Chapter 23?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the plan for preparing for the national championship for the Spaulding Street Elementary Whiz Kids team in Chapter 27?

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

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

7. What foreshadowing is seen in Chapter 19?

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

9. What is the outcome of the first round of the regional Whiz Kids tournament in Chapter 24?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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?

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