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Out of My Mind: Be a Whiz Kid!
Out of My Mind: Be a Whiz Kid!
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What did Melody do after school at Mrs. V's house?
practice for Whiz Kids
watch TV
homework
talk to Mrs. V
2
Why does Melody like music so much?
She can "taste" the colors.
No one else in her family likes music.
She can practice her dance moves.
It helps her study.
3
Who is Paul?
Melody's dad
Melody's teacher
neighbor
stage manager
4
What are the first words Melody "says" to Catherine?
"Let's go shopping."
"Good morning!"
"Look at my new computer."
"Look at me."
5
How did Claire's friends react when she called Melody's class the "retard room?"
They told the teacher what Claire said.
They kicked Claire off the team.
They laughed.
They were disappointed in Claire.
6
What special item of clothing does Mr. Dimming wear to the quiz competition?
red hat
red bowtie
red vest
red shoes
7
Why were the quiz team members angry with Melody?
The newspaper story was mostly about her.
She never showed up for practice.
She missed too many answers on the quiz.
They thought she shouldn't be allowed on the team.
8
What kind of pet was Ollie?
frog
cat
fish
dog
9
Who is Melody's friend that loves baseball?
Willy
Freddy
Conner
Willy Wonka
10
What is the capital of Hungary?
Berlin
Budapest
New Delhi
Accra
11
How did Melody's mom's behavior change during her pregnancy with Penny?
She was nervous about whether the baby would be healthy.
She yelled more.
She couldn't sleep.
She became afraid of the dark.
12
What happened to Ollie?
He jumped out of the bowl and died.
They found him floating dead in the bowl.
Penny tried to pet him.
They got him a friend to keep him company.
13
Who is Elvira?
teacher's aide
teacher
Medi Talker
neighbor
14
What does Melody's mom do for a living?
Accountant
Lawyer
Nurse
Pilot
15
How long has Melody been at her school?
7 years
5 years
1 yesr
2 years
16
What is the name of Penny's stuffed animal?
Butterscotch
Doodle
Oreo
Jakie
17
What was on the shirt Melody's mom bought for her?
a heart
stars
Tweety Bird
a flower
18
Who is the hero in Melody's book report?
Thomas Crapper
Stephen Ramsey
John Harrington
Stephen Hawking
19
What does Mrs. V always serve first?
dessert
broccoli
salad
soup
20
Where did the quiz team go for the celebration dinner?
Pizza Hut
McDonald's
Chick Fil A
Italian restaurant
21
What is Melody's favorite kind of music?
Classical
Jazz
Pop
Country
22
What is the name of the H-5 styrofoam snowman?
Scotty
Shorty
Sydney
Smitty
23
What part of Melody's body works perfectly?
feet
mouth
thumbs
neck
24
How did Melody feel when Penny was born?
She became shy.
She was jealous of the new baby.
She was very happy.
She felt guilty for taking up so much of her parents' time.
25
Who was the doctor that said Melody was "brain damaged and profoundly retarded?"
Dr. Brad
Dr. Joe
Dr. Hugely
Dr. Drew
26
What caused the flight to be cancelled?
snow storm
flat tire
loss of power
hurricane
27
Who is one of the girls that is mean to Melody?
Jessica
Rose
Claire
Penny
28
What book did Melody get for her 10th birthday?
Cat in the Hat
Garfield
Clifford: The Big Red Dog
Winnie the Pooh
29
What kind of clothing is Penny's favorite accessory?
shoes
earrings
necklaces
hats
30
What does the team give Melody to make up for leaving her behind?
a picture of the White House
a snow globe of Washington, DC
a card that they all signed
the 9th place trophy
31
Why did Claire tell the reporter that Melody was her friend?
because it was true
because she wanted people to think she was nice to Melody
because she really wanted to be Melody's friend
because she was nervous
32
What is special about the stage manager's son?
He is in a wheel chair.
He is smart.
He has cerebral palsy.
He is "normal."
33
Which word means "the study of words and their meanings"?
Bibliography
Archaeology
History
Lexicology
34
What did Penny break in the accident?
arm
nose
skull
leg
35
Why did Melody's mom give Mrs. Billups $5.00 for the CD?
Melody lost it.
Melody had scratched it.
It was Melody's favorite.
to pay for it because she broke it
36
Who called Melody "Melly Belly?"
Mrs. V
Dad
Penny
Catherine
37
What does Melody have for dinner the night before the Whiz Kids competition?
chicken nuggets
macaroni and cheese
hot dogs
hamburger
38
What does Melody call it when she loses control?
outburst
tornado explosion
melt down
hissy fit
39
What did Mrs. V find under Mom's car?
Doodle
Butterscotch
Penny's hat
Penny's shoe
40
Why hasn't Melody ever spoken a single word?
She could not open her mouth.
She never wanted to.
She has cerebral palsy.
She has acrophobia.
41
What is Melody's puppy's name?
Sydney
Doodle
Ollie
Butterscotch
42
What is Melody's classroom number?
H-4
H-1
H-5
H-2
43
Why does Melody wait until after the holiday break to bring the Medi Talker to school?
She was embarrassed to need it.
It was broken.
She got it for Christmas.
So she could practice using it.
44
Who did the reporter speak to first?
Melody
Mrs. V
Dad
Mom
45
What color is Melody's wheelchair?
yellow
green
purple
pink
46
What is the name of Melody's helper in school?
Mr. D
Rose
Mrs. V
Catherine
47
What does Melody wish she could draw?
a school
a rose
a cupcake
a bird
48
What TV show taught Melody Spanish when she was little?
Bob the Builder
The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Sesame Street
Dora the Explorer
49
Where did Melody invite Rose to go?
the bookstore
a concert
the zoo
the aquarium
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What did Melody receive for her 8th birthday?
puppy
light-up shoes
headphones
CD Player
