Melody Lesson

Which of the following statements from the text best reveals that Mr. Dimming does not believe Melody is intelligent?

• “Then we’ll just have to study and show them they’re wrong!”

• “Melody, please come up and get your candy bar…”

• “If Melody Brooks can win…then my questions must not be difficult enough!”

• “I figured the teacher offered me the candy…to make me feel good..”

What lesson does Melody learn from her experience in the quiz competition?

• The importance of teamwork and perseverance.

• That winning is everything.

• That she should avoid challenges.

• That she is better off working alone.

Explain how Melody's communication board helps her in Chapter 26.

• It allows her to express her thoughts and participate in class discussions.

• It helps her to draw pictures.

• It is used to play games with friends.

• It is a tool for her to write stories.

Which of the following sentences best illustrates the theme of perseverance in Melody's story?

• Melody decided to give up after the first failure.

• Melody kept trying despite the challenges she faced.

• Melody ignored her friends' advice and did her own thing.

• Melody was always successful without any effort.

What literary device is used in the sentence: 'Melody's mind was a symphony of thoughts'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

In the context of Melody's lesson, what does the word 'resilient' mean?

• Easily broken

• Able to recover quickly

• Unwilling to change

• Full of energy

Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?

• Melody and her friends was excited about the lesson.

• Melody, along with her friends, were excited about the lesson.

• Melody and her friends were excited about the lesson.

• Melody, as well as her friends, was excited about the lesson.

What is the main idea of the passage about Melody's lesson?

• Melody struggles with her studies.

• Melody learns the value of friendship.

• Melody discovers her love for music.

• Melody finds a new hobby.

How does Melody's character develop throughout the lesson?

• She becomes more isolated.

• She learns to trust others.

• She becomes more pessimistic.

• She learns to express herself better.

Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage about Melody's lesson?

• Joyful

• Melancholic

• Optimistic

• Sarcastic