Out of My Mind chapters 1-10

What does Melody mean when she describes words as “sweet, liquid gifts”?

• • She struggles to understand words.

• • She thinks words are powerful and meaningful.

• • She is confused about how words work.

• • She prefers pictures over words.

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Why does Melody emphasize how words “pile up in huge drifts” in her mind?

• • To show how disorganized her thoughts are.

• • To reveal how much she loves snow.

• • To explain the overwhelming power of her thoughts.

• To describe her love of writing stories.

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How does Melody’s description of her wheelchair reflect her feelings about being seen by others?

• • She sees her wheelchair as a source of pride.

• • She feels it defines how others view her.

• • She considers it a symbol of her strength.

• • She is indifferent to how others perceive her wheelchair.

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Why does Melody describe herself as “tiny for a girl who is age ten and three-quarters”?

• • To highlight how her physical limitations affect her growth.

• • To emphasize her frustration with being underestimated.

• • To compare herself to others her age.

• • To show her parents’ concern for her health.

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How does Melody’s father’s behavior demonstrate his perspective on her abilities?

• • He treats her like an ordinary child with no special needs.

• • He doubts her intelligence and abilities.

• • He avoids discussing her challenges.

• • He focuses only on her physical limitations.

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Why does Melody think her father’s words are important when he says, “If I could switch places with you, I’d do it in a heartbeat”?

• It shows his frustration with her struggles.

• • It reveals his love and empathy for her situation.

• • It suggests he doesn’t know how to help her.

• • It emphasizes how helpless he feels.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

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• Why does Melody refer to her sessions with doctors as a “waste of time”?

• • She feels the doctors don’t listen or understand her.

• • She finds the activities too challenging.

• She dislikes being around strangers.

• • She is uninterested in medical evaluations.

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How does Melody’s mom’s reaction to Dr. Hugely show her point of view on Melody’s potential?

• • She is resigned to accepting Melody’s limitations.

• • She is determined to prove that Melody is intelligent.

• She agrees with the doctor’s assessment.

• • She feels uncertain about what to do next.

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What does Melody’s description of the special education classroom suggest about her feelings?

• • She feels proud of the cheerful environment.

• • She thinks the decorations are too childish for her age.

• • She appreciates the effort her teachers make.

• • She finds the classroom distracting.

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9. Why does Melody think the “regular” kids don’t talk to her?

• • They are too busy with their own activities.

• • They don’t know how to interact with her.

• • They are afraid of her physical challenges.

• • They think she’s uninterested in socializing.

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