Out of my Mind Ch. 1-15

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

• She prefers pictures over words.

• She is confused about how words work.

• She thinks words are powerful and meaningful.

• She struggles to understand words.

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

• To show how disorganized her thoughts are.

• To explain the overwhelming power of her thoughts.

• To reveal how much she loves snow.

• To describe her love of writing stories.

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 is indifferent to how others perceive her wheelchair.

• She considers it a symbol of her strength.

• She feels it defines how others view her.

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

• To emphasize her frustration with being underestimated.

• To show her parents’ concern for her health.

• To highlight how her physical limitations affect her growth.

• To compare herself to others her age.

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

• He doubts her intelligence and abilities.

• He avoids discussing her challenges.

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

• He focuses only on her physical limitations.

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 emphasizes how helpless he feels.

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

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

• She dislikes being around strangers.

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

• She is uninterested in medical evaluations.

• She finds the activities too challenging.

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 feels uncertain about what to do next.

• She is determined to prove that Melody is intelligent.

• She agrees with the doctor’s assessment.

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

• She appreciates the effort her teachers make.

• She finds the classroom distracting.

• She feels proud of the cheerful environment.

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

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

• They are afraid of her physical challenges.

• They think she’s uninterested in socializing.

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

• They are too busy with their own activities.