Exploring the Depths of "Out of My Mind"

How does Melody's character change in chapters 23-25?

• She becomes less confident in her abilities.

• She starts to communicate more with her family.

• She becomes more frustrated with her situation.

• She shows significant academic improvement.

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What conflict does Melody face in these chapters, and how does she work to resolve it?

• Struggling with schoolwork and asking for help.

• Difficulty in making friends and joining a club.

• Feeling excluded from the Whiz Kids team and proving her knowledge.

• Dealing with her physical limitations and finding new ways to express herself.

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Which character helps Melody the most in these chapters, and what do they do to support her?

• Mrs. V, by encouraging her to speak up for herself.

• Her mother, by advocating for her at school.

• Mr. Dimming, by recognizing her intelligence.

• Catherine, by programming new words into her communication device.

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What is the main conflict Melody faces with her classmates in these chapters?

• They are jealous of her intelligence.

• They don't believe she can contribute to the team.

• They think she is getting special treatment.

• They are uncomfortable around her because of her disability.

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How does Melody resolve her feelings of frustration in these chapters?

• By talking to her parents about her feelings.

• By pushing herself to work harder at school.

• By using her communication board to express herself.

• By withdrawing from her classmates and spending time alone.

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What does Melody do to show her classmates that she is an asset to the Whiz Kids team?

• She helps them with their homework.

• She answers a difficult question correctly.

• She gives an inspiring speech.

• She demonstrates her knowledge in a practice session.

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How does Melody's relationship with her sister, Penny, develop in these chapters?

• They become more distant.

• They start to communicate more effectively.

• Penny becomes more protective of Melody.

• They engage in a big argument.

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What internal conflict does Melody experience, and how does she cope with it?

• She struggles with self-doubt and talks to Mrs. V about it.

• She feels angry about her disability and writes about it in her journal.

• She is worried about the upcoming competition and practices relentlessly.

• She is envious of her classmates' abilities and tries to focus on her own strengths.

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How does the author show Melody's growth in her ability to handle disappointment?

• Melody cries but then quickly recovers.

• Melody refuses to speak to anyone for days.

• Melody channels her disappointment into determination.

• Melody blames others for her feelings.

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What lesson does Melody learn about friendship in these chapters?

• That true friends are hard to find.

• That she doesn't need friends to be happy.

• That friendship requires mutual respect and understanding.

• That friends will always agree with each other.

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