Out of My Mind Quiz Chapters 23-33 study guide

How was Paul (the stage manger) able to prepare the stage so well for Melody?

• a) He has a part-time job as a furniture maker, so he knows how to build things.
• b) His son is in a wheelchair, and he builds things for him all the thing.
• c) His mother cannot walk, and he built her a wheelchair.
• d) He did not prepare the stage well and Melody gets upset before filming.

Which is NOT a reason Melody wanted to go to school the day of the accident?

• a) She wanted to give Catherine the card.
• b) She wanted everyone to know they didn't beat her.
• c) She wanted to give her ELA presentation.
• d) She thought Catherine would make her feel better.

Why does Melody think the accident is her fault?

• a) She made her mom take her to school that morning.
• b) She was in charge of watching Penny at the time.
• c) She was mad at Penny, so that's why the accident happened.
• d) She was distracting her mom with her screaming and hitting.

What is the first thing Melody says to the quiz team when she goes back to school? 

• a) "Why are you so mean to me?"
• b) "You lost because I wasn't there."
• c) "I'm sorry I missed the flight, I'm glad you all still won without me."
• d) "Why did you leave me?"

Why does Melody like Paul the stage manager?

• a) He told her his son is also in a wheelchair.
• b) He spoke directly to Melody and not just to her mom or Catherine.
• c) He had on a Cincinnati Bengals shirt on, he favorite team.
• d) He told her he knows she can win the competition.

Why was it surprising that Melody got the last question correct of the finals round in the competition?

• a) Because she got all of the answers wrong.
• b) Because the other team tried to distract her.
• c) Because she couldn't reach the answer buttons in time.
• d) Because it was a math question and math is difficult for her.

Why doesn't Melody get to go to the competition in Washington, DC?

• a) She didn't make the team.
• b) She missed the earlier flight the rest of the team took.
• c) She was sick.
• d) Her parents said it was too much work to go.

Why does Melody's mom think the newspaper chose her picture for the article?

• a) Because she is the team leader.
• b) Because she is the smartest on the team.
• c) Because she is the youngest on the team.
• d) Because she is unique and wonderful.

What is Melody's main concern about being on the team?

• a) She does not like the team members.
• b) She's worried she will not do well and they will blame her.
• c) She feels the other kids are uncomfortable around her and her being on the team.
• d) She is worried about being on TV in a wheelchair.

When Mr. Dimming calls Melody's mom after they missed the earlier fight, all of the following things happen, EXCEPT:

• a) Her mom said she understands why they left without Melody.
• b) Her mom hangs up on him.
• c) Mr. Dimming says he will make it up to Melody.
• d) Her mom tells him that Melody is devastated.