"from Out of my Mind" Vocabulary and Comprehension Test

Which word matches the definition: interesting or stylish

• frustrated

• cool

• confused

• irritable

Which word matches the definition: unable to understand, puzzled

• cool

• irritable

• confused

• bothered

3.

Which word matches the definition: grouchy, easily made angry

• irritable

• frustrated

• cool

• confused

Which word matches the definition: feeling annoyed at being unable to change something

• bothered

• irritable

• confused

• frustrated

Which word matches the definition: annoyed or upset with

• cool

• confused

• bothered

• frustrated

What is Melody's disability?

• She is blind.

• She has cerebral palsy.

• She has a genetic mutation.

• She has diabetes.

The most likely reason that the author provides information in paragraph 2 of the story, "from Out of My Mind" is --

• to explain why Melody was feeling tired

• to explain that Melody knew a lot of words and had many thoughts, but she could not share them. She was feeling crazy!

• to explain that Melody was in a H-5 class and this was making her crazy. She did not understand why.

When Mrs. V says, "He's like you, sort of, isn't he?" who is she comparing Melody to?

• Sharon M. Draper

• Jerry Lewis

• Stephen Hawking

• Another student in her class.

If Melody could choose between walking or talking, which did she tell Mrs. V she would rather do?

What two things could Melody ask after Mrs. V added a variety of nouns, verbs, and adjectives to her communication board?

• "I wanted to READ!" and "Happy Birthday, Mom!"

• "Where is my book bag?" and "Happy Birthday, Mom!"

• "Happy Birthday, Dad!" and "I have magic thumbs!"

• "I want to read" and "I want music!"