"Out of mind" Test Chapters 20-26

How does Melody use her Medi-Talker to participate in the quiz team tryouts in chapters 20-26?

• She writes her answers on paper.

• She types her answers into the Medi-Talker, which then speaks for her.

• She raises her hand and points to the answers.

Why do some of Melody’s classmates underestimate her abilities during the quiz team practice?

• They believe her physical disability affects her intelligence.

• They have never seen her before.

• They think she cheats.

Compare Melody’s feelings before and after she is selected for the Whiz Kids team.

• She feels nervous before and angry after.

• She feels confident before and disappointed after.

• She feels anxious before and proud after.

How does the author show the challenges Melody faces when traveling with her team?

• By describing her excitement about the trip.

• By showing the difficulties with accessibility and communication.

• By focusing on the team's performance.

What is the main reason Melody’s mother is upset with the quiz team’s teacher after the airport incident?

• The teacher did not inform Melody about the flight change.

• The teacher lost Melody’s luggage.

• The teacher did not let Melody answer questions.

Explain how Melody’s relationship with Rose changes during chapters 20-26.

• They grow apart due to misunderstandings.

• They start to dislike each other.

• They never speak to each other.

Why is Melody’s participation in the Whiz Kids team significant for her character development?

• It allows her to skip school.

• It gives her a chance to prove her intelligence.

• It makes her popular.

How does Melody’s experience at the restaurant with her team highlight her feelings of exclusion?

• She is given a special menu.

• The team ignores her and does not include her in conversations.

• She orders the wrong food.

What strategy does Melody use to answer questions quickly during the quiz competition?

• She guesses the answers.

• She uses her photographic memory and the Medi-Talker efficiently.

• She asks her teammates for help.

How does the author use dialogue and description to show Melody’s frustration after missing the flight?

• By showing her crying and using her Medi-Talker to express anger.

• By having her laugh about the situation.

• By making her ignore everyone.