Quiz on Out of My Mind

What is Melody’s primary method of communication at the beginning of the book?

• Sign language

• A communication board with limited words

• Writing with a pen and paper

• Speaking with the help of a therapist

How does Melody’s new communication device, the Medi-Talker, change her life?

• It allows her to speak for the first time

• It helps her walk independently

• It lets her communicate only with her family

• It plays music for her

Why is Melody excited about the Whiz Kids quiz team?

• She loves math and wants to compete

• It’s the first time she can prove how smart she is

• She wants to impress her best friend

• She wants to make her teacher happy

How do Melody’s classmates react when she earns a spot on the Whiz Kids team?

• They are thrilled and encourage her

• They feel embarrassed and try to exclude her

• They celebrate and throw her a party

• They immediately make her the team captain

What happens when the Whiz Kids team goes to the national competition?

• Melody wins first place for the team

• The team gets disqualified for cheating

• Melody’s classmates leave without her, and she misses the trip

• Melody decides not to go at the last minute

What tragedy occurs at the end of the book?

• Melody’s wheelchair malfunctions and injures her

• Melody’s sister, Penny, is hit by a car

• Melody’s Medi-Talker is stolen

• Melody is expelled from school

How does Melody react when her classmates give her a participation trophy?

• She proudly accepts it

• She knocks it onto the floor, laughs and says they can keep it.

• She asks for a better trophy

• She thanks them and leaves quietly

What is the overall message of Out of My Mind?

• People with disabilities are not as intelligent as others

• Intelligence is measured only by speech and movement

• Everyone deserves to be heard and respected

• School competitions are unfair to students with disabilities

Why can't Melody speak out loud?

• She was born with cerebral palsy
• She is afraid to speak
• She had an accident was a baby
• She was born deaf and dumb

Why is Mr. Dimming so surprised when Melody gets every answer correct when she tries out for Whiz Kids?

• He thought because she is disabled she must not be very smart
• No one has ever scored so high
• He underestimated how smart she is
• All of the answer choices