Out of My Mind Chapters

Why does Melody say her and mom can "sometimes talk without words?"

• mom invented her own kind of sign language

• Melody uses her fingers to draw what she wants to say

• mom understands Melodys' wants and needs very well

• mom and Melody are psychic

In Chapter 11, Melody has one of her "tornado explosions" because

• mom and dad are giving Penny all the attention

• she does not want to go to school

• she wants to go to McDonald's but dad can't understand her

• mom refuses to let her wear her favorite outfit

What does the mom say to the doctor to show that Melody has intelligence? (26)

• Melody can communicate even when nothing works for her.

• Melody can learn new skills by seeing them once.

• Melody can create art pieces without her hands

What did Melody’s mom tell Mrs. Billups when Melody was in trouble? (58)

• Melody should teach you a lesson.

• Melody is intelligent and to look at last year's teacher notes.

• You assume Melody doesn't know anything because she can't talk.

What can you infer about Melody's feelings towards her classmates in these chapters?

• She feels superior to them.

• She is indifferent towards them.

• She feels misunderstood and longs to connect with them.

• She dislikes all of them intensely.

How does Melody's relationship with Ms. V change in these chapters?

• They become less close as Melody grows more independent.

• Their relationship remains the same as before.

• Ms. V becomes more of a mentor and guide to Melody.

• They have a falling out and stop speaking.

Summarize how Melody's relationship with her parents evolves in these chapters.

• It becomes strained as they argue more frequently.

• It strengthens as they understand her needs better.

• There is no significant change in their relationship.

• They become more distant as Melody becomes more independent.

Analyze how the author uses Melody's thoughts to develop her character.

• Melody's thoughts reveal her as shallow and self-centered.

• Her thoughts show her intelligence, wit, and desire to be understood.

• Her thoughts are mainly focused on trivial matters, not adding depth to her character.

• Melody's thoughts are inconsistent and confusing, making her a less believable character.

Why does Melody say her and mom can "sometimes talk without words?"

• mom invented her own kind of sign language

• Melody uses her fingers to draw what she wants to say

• mom understands Melodys' wants and needs very well

• mom and Melody are psychic

In Chapter 11, Melody has one of her "tornado explosions" because

• mom and dad are giving Penny all the attention

• she does not want to go to school

• she wants to go to McDonald's but dad can't understand her

• mom refuses to let her wear her favorite outfit