Chapter 4 comprehension

What is the main conflict in the passage?

• Melody's parents deciding whether to send her to a nursing home.

• The doctor's suggestion to send Melody away and the mother's reaction.

• Melody's struggle with her own feelings of being a burden.

• The doctor's lack of understanding of Melody's intelligence.

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Analyzing

How does Melody's mother feel about the doctor's suggestion?

• She agrees with the doctor.

• She is indifferent(doesn't really know how she feels) to the suggestion.

• She is angry and defensive.

• She is confused about what to do.

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Analyzing

What does the mother's reaction to the doctor reveal about her character?

• She is easily influenced by others.

• She is protective of Melody.

• She is unsure of her own decisions.

• She is doesn't care about Melody's needs.

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Analyzing

Why does the doctor suggest sending Melody to a nursing home?

• He believes it will be better for Melody's development.

• He thinks it will ease the parents' burden.

• He wants to test Melody's ability to adapt.

• He believes Melody needs specialized care.

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Evaluating

What might be the impact of the mother's strong response on the doctor? Make an inference based on the doctor's actions.

• The doctor might reconsider his suggestion.

• The doctor might become defensive.

• The doctor might ignore the mother's opinion.

• The doctor might feel embarrassed and reflect on his actions.

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Evaluating