Out of My Mind Flashcard Chapters 1-11 Study Guide

Front

Why does Melody say she thinks Ollie's life is worse than hers?

Back

He lived in a small fish bowl, swimming in circles.

Front

What did Dr. Hugely say to Melody's mom that angered her so much?

Back

Melody should be left in a special home and forgotten.

Front

Why does Melody get frustrated at times?

Back

She has so much knowledge but she can't share it.

Front

All of the following are times she has a "tornado explosion" EXCEPT: a) She wanted to go to McDonald's but her dad didn't understand her., b) She tried to tell her mom about the dangerous blocks but her mom didn't understand her., c) She was tired of the baby activities in class., d) She wanted to go over to Mrs. V's house but her mom wouldn't let her.

Back

She wanted to go over to Mrs. V's house but her mom wouldn't let her.

Front

Melody's mom says that Melody shows intelligence by laughing at jokes right at the punch line.

Back

laughing at jokes right at the punch line.

Front

How does Butterscotch help Melody?

Back

She barked for someone to come help after Melody fell out of her chair.

Front

How does Melody try to save Ollie when he jumps out of the fish bowl?

Back

She knocks over his fishbowl to splash water on him.

Front

Why were Melody's parents worried when they found out they were having another baby?

Back

They were worried the baby would have the same condition as Melody.

Front

What are Melody's "tornado explosions"?

Back

When she loses control of her body and her legs and arms flail around.

Front

All of the following happen on her first inclusion music class, EXCEPT: Some of the other students laugh at or ignore Melody and her classmates., The music teacher rearranges the seating so that everyone is mixed together., Claire and Molly make fun of Melody and her other classmates.

Back

She has a tornado explosion in class and feels embarrassed.