What was the best feeling in the world for Melody?

To get in trouble for talking in class.

Why does Melody feel like Penny’s accident was her fault?

She insisted on going to school.

Why was Mrs. V tough on Melody instead of sympathetic when she was upset by Mr. D’s comments?

Sympathy wouldn’t motivate Melody.

Why might Melody’s hearing be so good?

Her other sense are heightened due to the loss of the others.

Why does Melody lose control after learning of her results?

She became very nervous with the upcoming pressure.

Why didn’t Melody ever feel like a full member of the Quiz Team?

She wasn’t quick enough to join into discussions.

Why does Melody describe Penny as “freedom” while watching her play?

She can physically do everything and has no worries.

How did Butterscotch change Melody’s life? (2 correct answers)

Gave another set of eyes to watch over her., Gave her a non-verbal companion.

How do the strengths and weaknesses of the team work together?

One person’s strength is another’s weakness so they build each other up.

Why does Melody feel guilty?

She feels like she’s a burden to her parents.

Why does Melody feel words have power?

It’s the way to express what’s in your mind.

Why does Mr. D act so ignorantly towards Melody?

He has no experience with people that have Cerebral Palsy.

How has Mrs. V been important in Melody’s development?

She pushes Melody to do things on her own.

How did Claire act to the TV reporters after the win?

Lied to say her and Melody were great friends.

Why did Melody feel that the H-5 students knew how to be mean?

Not being “normal” kept them nice.

How did the team do in Washington D.C.?

They placed in 9th without Melody.

Why does the news article bother Melody?

It’s focused too much on Melody.

Why was the Big Mac one of the best hamburgers Melody had ever eaten?

She was able to communicate she wanted it.

Why did Melody want to go to school after being left behind by the team?

She wanted to show everyone she wasn’t upset.

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1
What was the best feeling in the world for Melody?
To get in trouble for talking in class.
Using the electric wheelchair.
Studying for the Quiz Team.
Cuddling with Penny.
2
Why does Melody feel like Penny’s accident was her fault?
She made her mom change her shirt making them late.
She insisted on going to school.
She didn’t latch the door properly.
She was late for the bus.
3
Why was Mrs. V tough on Melody instead of sympathetic when she was upset by Mr. D’s comments?
Sympathy wouldn’t motivate Melody.
She felt it was her mother’s job.
She didn’t believe Melody could win fairly.
She was angry at Melody.
4
Why might Melody’s hearing be so good?
She’s had special classes to make it better.
Because she is so smart.
Cerebral Palsy causes better than normal hearing.
Her other sense are heightened due to the loss of the others.
5
Why is Melody disappointed after winning the quiz practice test?
She still wasn’t allowed to participate.
Rose was angry with her.
She had cheated.
Nobody felt she deserved it.
6
How does Melody do on the quiz?
Perfect score.
She failed.
Beats Rose.
Better than Claire, but worse than Connor.
7
How do the kids at school make Melody feel?
Invisible
Sad
Smart
Jealous
8
Why does Melody lose control after learning of her results?
She was upset not to win.
She became very nervous with the upcoming pressure.
Her Medi-Talker stopped working.
She was excited.
9
Why didn’t Melody ever feel like a full member of the Quiz Team?
Mr. Dimming never included her.
She wasn’t quick enough to join into discussions.
She didn’t feel smart enough.
The kids ignored her.
10
Why does Melody describe Penny as “freedom” while watching her play?
She doesn’t have to go to school.
She is healthy.
She can physically do everything and has no worries.
She can eat whatever she wants.
11
How did Butterscotch change Melody’s life? (2 correct answers)
Gave another set of eyes to watch over her.
Gave her a non-verbal companion.
Kept Penny from bugging her.
12
How has Catherine changed Melody’s school experience?
Allows her to complete assignments and tests.
Allows her to participate in classes.
Allows her to attend more classes.
All of the above.
13
How do the strengths and weaknesses of the team work together?
Created more competition between them.
Makes it more difficult to win.
Makes Melody seem smarter.
One person’s strength is another’s weakness so they build each other up.
14
What are some of the first words Melody chooses to say to her parents?
Thank you.
I love you.
Ollie jumped out of his bowl.
I am sorry I'm so much work.
15
Why does Melody feel guilty?
She didn’t work well with Dr. Hugely.
She is jealous of Penny.
She feels like she’s a burden to her parents.
A. She was not kind to Mrs. Billups.
16
Why does Melody feel words have power?
It’s the way to express what’s in your mind.
You can use them to hurt someone.
You can trick people.
You can get people’s attention.
17
Why does Mr. D act so ignorantly towards Melody?
He feels that Melody gets too much special treatment.
He doesn’t like Melody.
He dislikes all disabled people.
He has no experience with people that have Cerebral Palsy.
18
How has Mrs. V been important in Melody’s development?
She is very protective of Melody.
She has been able to give her mom a break.
She pushes Melody to do things on her own.
She is able to move Melody and help her get around.
19
Who communicates easier with Melody?
Melody’s father
Melody’s mother
Mrs. Billups
Penny
20
How did Claire act to the TV reporters after the win?
Gave all the credit to Mr. Dimming.
Lied to say her and Melody were great friends.
Said terrible things about Melody.
Took all the credit for the win.
21
Why did Melody feel that the H-5 students knew how to be mean?
They’d learned to be nice.
Not being “normal” kept them nice.
Catherine wouldn’t allow it.
They weren’t smart enough.
22
What does Melody’s electric wheelchair mean for her?
It’s lighter for her mom to get around.
She can get around faster.
More places are accessible for her.
Freedom
23
How did the team do in Washington D.C.?
They got to be on Good Morning America.
They won.
They placed in 9th without Melody.
They tied for first.
24
What is this story?
Biography written by Mrs. V.
Fictional story written by Melody.
Melody’s autobiography.
Biography written by Melody’s mom.
25
Why does the news article bother Melody?
It’s all about Claire.
She’s not mentioned at all.
They misspelled her name.
It’s focused too much on Melody.
26
Why was the Big Mac one of the best hamburgers Melody had ever eaten?
She was able to communicate she wanted it.
She ordered extra special sauce.
It was a reward for all the books she’d read.
She’d never eaten at McDonald’s before.
27
Why did Melody want to go to school after being left behind by the team?
She wanted to prove she was smarter than everyone else.
Her parents made her.
She would be too sad sitting at home.
She wanted to show everyone she wasn’t upset.
28
What does Melody do when she “puts on her handicapped face”?
Zones out and ignores.
Tries to get sympathy.
Tries to look sick.
Goes to sleep.
29
What disorder does Melody have?
Down Syndrome
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
Cerebral Palsy
Autism
30
Why does Paul at the TV Studio treat Melody differently than other people do?
He uses a wheelchair.
He is paid extra to be nice to her.
His son uses a wheelchair.
He loves trivia.

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