Out of My Mind Multiple Choice 10-12

Your Name: Last, First

What are Penny's favorite things?

• A. Penny's favorite things are music and shoes.
• B. Penny's favorite things are candy and books.
• C. Penny's favorite things are Butterscotch and TV.
• D. Penny's favorite things are Doodle and hats.

Why does Melody sometimes feel like Garfield?

• A. Melody sometimes feels like Garfield because he can't really talk and has a lot to say.
• B. Melody sometimes feels like Garfield because they like the same food.
• C. Melody sometimes feels like Garfield because he has to eat what is given to him.
• D. Melody sometimes feels like Garfield because nobody knows what she or Garfield are thinking.

What happens when fifth grade starts that pleases Melody?

• A. Melody is pleased to be in "inclusion classes" and to meet Molly and Claire.
• B. Melody is pleased to be in class with Claire and pleased that she has an electric wheelchair.
• C. Melody is happy to be in "inclusion classes" and to have Mrs. Billups for a teacher.
• D. Melody is pleased to get an electric wheelchair and to be in "inclusion classes."

How do the "normal" children in music class react to the H-5 kids?

• A. The "normal" children turn and stare at the H-5 kids.
• B. The "normal" children clap their hands to welcome the H-5 kids.
• C. The "normal" children make ugly faces at the H-5 kids.
• D. The "normal" children smile at the H-5 kids.

Mrs. Lovelace suggests the H-5 children sit with the class instead of being in the back. Who pairs up with Freddy, Gloria, Maria, Willy and Melody?

• A. Rodney pairs up with Freddy, Rose with Gloria, Jessica with Maria, Connor with Willy and Elizabeth with Melody.
• B. Connor pairs up with Freddy, Jessica with Gloria, Claire with Maria, John with Willy and Rose with Melody.
• C. Connor pairs up with Freddy, Jessica with Gloria, Elizabeth with Maria, Rodney with Willy and Rose with Melody.
• D. Rodney pairs up with Freddy, Elizabeth with Gloria, Jessica with Maria, Connor with Willy, and Rose with Melody.

What does Melody do so Rose will like her?

• A. Melody shows Rose how her wheelchair works and tries not to kick or drool.
• B. Melody smiles and points to "you" and "pretty".
• C. Melody smiles, tries not to grunt, thinks quiet thoughts and points to "thank you".
• D. Melody gives Rose a candy bar.

When Melody and Rose laugh in class, what makes Melody feel like the rest of the kids?

• A. Mrs. Lovelace tells Melody and Rose to hush which has never before happened to Melody.
• B. Mrs. Lovelace tells Melody and Rose they must stay after school for disturbing the class. Melody has never been punished in class.
• C. Mrs. Lovelace has Rose tell the class what is so funny and has Melody point to "no" and "laugh". Melody has never before been admonished by a teacher.
• D. Mrs. Lovelace says they cannot sit together if they disturb the class. Melody has never been scolded in class before.

Who is Melody's aide and what are her duties?

• A. Catherine is Melody's aide. She takes Melody to classes, sits with her and helps her participate.
• B. Catherine is Melody's aide. She takes Melody to classes and helps her cheat.
• C. Catherine is Melody's aide. She does Melody's work for her.
• D. Rose is Melody's aide. She keeps Melody clean and doesn't let anyone talk to her.

Describe Mr. Dimming.

• A. Mr. Dimming is tall, blonde, pudgy, dresses in blue jeans, not too smart, and runs the quiz team.
• B. Mr. Dimming is balding, pudgy, always on time, loves history, dresses in three piece suits, is really smart and runs the quiz team.
• C. Mr. Dimming is pudgy, has gray hair, dresses casually, loves history, is smart and runs the quiz team.
• D. Mr. Dimming is balding, thin, likeable, loves history, dresses neatly, and coaches basketball.