Out of My Mind Quiz Chapters 1-11 Study Guide

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

• a) He lived in a small fish bowl, swimming in circles.
• b) No one loved him.
• c) He always stays under the plastic log.
• d) Is isn't able to talk like her.

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

• a) Melody should be left in a special home and forgotten.
• b) Melody is a smart girl who will learn quickly.
• c) Melody can do anything she wants to do.
• d) Melody will be able to talk if they keep reading to her.

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Why does Melody get frustrated at times?

• a) She can't run as fast as the other kids in her class.
• b) She's the only one who wants to decorate Sydney the Snowman.
• c) She has so much knowledge but she can't share it.
• d) She is no happy about having a new baby sister.

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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.

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Melody's mom says that Melody shows intelligence by...

• a) how well she speaks and her vocabulary.
• b) laughing at jokes right at the punch line.
• c) memorizing telephone numbers.
• d) using her communication board.

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How does Butterscotch help Melody?

• a) She brings Melody's favorite snacks to her.
• b) She pushes Melody's wheelchair around the house.
• c) She barked for someone to come help after Melody fell out of her chair.
• d) She knocked over the fishbowl to help Ollie.

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

• a) She picks him up and brings him to the bathroom.
• b)She uses her wheelchair to roll over to him.

• c) She tells Butterscotch to bark for mom.
• d) She knocks over his fishbowl to splash water on him.

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

• a) They didn't have enough money to raise two kids.
• b) They were worried the baby would have the same condition as Melody.
• c) Melody's mom was sick all the time.
• d) They were worried that Melody wouldn't love the new baby.

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What are Melody's "tornado explosions"?

• a) When she spins her wheelchair in very fast circles.
• b) When she loses control of her body and her legs and arms flail around.
• c) When she throws a temper tantrum from not getting what she wants.
• d) When she throws things everywhere.

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All of the following happen on her first inclusion music class, EXCEPT:

• a) Some of the other students laugh at or ignore Melody and her classmates.
• b) She has a tornado explosion in class and feels embarrassed.
• c) The music teacher rearranges the seating so that everyone is mixed together.
• d) Claire and Molly make fun of Melody and her other classmates.

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