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Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins
"Words have always swirled around me like snowflakes" is an example of what literary device?
onomatopoeia
alliteration
simile
metaphor
What color does Melody think of when her mother plays classical music?
red
orange
blue
yellow
How old is Melody?
almost 9
almost 12
almost 10
almost 11
"I can almost _____ colors and _____ images when music is played."
choose...picture
see...pick
hear...smell
find...see
What image does Melody think of when her father's jazz music is played?
chocolate cookies
wet dirt
morning breeze
sunrise
What type of music does Melody like?
country
rock
rap
jazz
What fruit does Melody compare her favorite music to?
lemons
apples
cherries
oranges
Melody realizes the real power of what?
thankfulness
words
choice
music
Why did Melody have a tornado explosion about the blocks?
The blocks were a choking hazard.
The blocks were painted with dangerous paint.
She wanted the set of blocks.
The blocks were very colorful.
What is Melody's disability?
She has Down Syndrome.
She has Cerebral Palsy.
She has a genetic mutation.
Where did Dr. Hugely suggest that Melody's parents send her?
a different country
a mental hospital
a special camp
a nursing home
What does Melody want to do more than anything else?
talk
walk
laugh
be with friends
Why were Melody's parents afraid to have another child after Melody?
They didn't think they had the time for another child.
They didn't think that they could afford another child.
They thought they might have another child with Melody's condition.
They thought that Melody would not get the care that she needed.
In what grade was Melody able to be included in regular classrooms?
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Why was Melody happy when she got in trouble during class?
She was glad to be in class.
She could finally understand her teacher.
She loved a teacher talking to her.
She got in trouble for talking with another student.
Where is the national Whiz Kids competition held?
New York City
Washington, D.C.
Boston
Cleveland
When did Melody most wish she could use her words?
During the Whiz Kids quizzing
When she was angry about the others leaving her
Before her sister got hit by a car
When Molly and Claire were making fun of her
After the quiz team lost, why did Melody want to go to school?
She didn't want anyone to make fun of her.
She wanted everyone to know that she didn't lose.
She wanted to show everyone that she was very upset.
She wanted to go back to H-5.
Who is the narrator of the story?
Mrs. V.
Mrs. Brooks
Mr. Brooks
Melody
What punishment did Molly and Claire receive for making fun of Willy during music class?
They had to write an essay on kindness.
They were made to stand during class.
They had to leave the classroom.
They were sent to the principal's office.
Who helped Melody research and print out information about computers to help her talk?
Mrs. Shannon
Mrs. Billups
Catherine
Rose
What is the name of the main character in "Out of My Mind"?
Melody Brooks
Penny Brooks
Rose Spencer
Claire Wilson
In Chapter 25, what event is Melody preparing for?
A school dance
A spelling bee
A quiz competition
A music concert
What is the primary mode of communication for Melody?
Sign language
A communication board
Writing
Speaking
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.
Analyze the relationship between Melody and her classmates in Chapter 28. How do they perceive her?
They see her as a leader.
They are indifferent to her.
They underestimate her abilities.
They admire her intelligence.
What is the significance of Melody's participation in the quiz competition in Chapter 29?
It shows her determination and intelligence.
It highlights her musical talent.
It demonstrates her athletic skills.
It reveals her artistic abilities.
In Chapter 30, what does Melody's mother do to support her during the competition?
She helps her study.
She cheers for her loudly.
She prepares her favorite meal.
She buys her a new dress.
Describe the role of Melody's teacher in Chapter 31. How does the teacher contribute to Melody's success?
The teacher ignores her needs.
The teacher provides extra resources and encouragement.
The teacher discourages her from participating.
The teacher focuses only on other students.
What is the outcome of the quiz competition for Melody in Chapter 32?
She wins the competition.
She finishes in second place.
She is disqualified.
She does not place in the top three.
Evaluate the impact of Melody's victory on her self-esteem and her relationship with her peers.
It decreases her self-esteem.
It has no impact on her relationships.
It boosts her confidence and changes her peers' perception.
It causes jealousy among her peers.
What lesson can be learned from Melody's experience in Chapters 25-32?
Hard work and determination can overcome obstacles.
Popularity is more important than intelligence.
Winning is the only thing that matters.
Friends are not necessary for success.
Identify the main theme of Chapters 25-32.
Friendship
Perseverance
Betrayal
Adventure
How does Melody's family react to her success in the quiz competition?
They are indifferent.
They are disappointed.
They are proud and supportive.
They are embarrassed.
Predict how Melody's success might influence her future opportunities.
It will limit her opportunities.
It will open new doors for her.
It will have no effect on her future.
It will cause her to lose interest in competitions.
What is the name of the main character in "Out of My Mind"?
Melody Brooks
Rose Spencer
Claire Wilson
Mrs. V
In Chapter 19, what event is Melody preparing for?
A school dance
A spelling bee
A quiz competition
A music recital
What is the primary mode of communication for Melody?
Sign language
A communication board
Writing notes
Speaking
How does Melody feel about participating in the quiz competition?
Nervous and unsure
Excited and determined
Indifferent and bored
Scared and anxious
What challenge does Melody face during the quiz competition?
Difficulty in understanding questions
Technical issues with her communication device
Lack of support from her team
Forgetting the answers
Analyze how Melody's participation in the quiz competition impacts her relationship with her classmates.
It creates tension and jealousy.
It strengthens their friendship.
It has no impact.
It leads to admiration and respect.
What is the significance of Melody's communication device in the story?
It is a symbol of her intelligence and potential.
It is a source of frustration for her.
It is a tool for entertainment.
It is a distraction from her studies.
In Chapter 21, what does Melody's team achieve in the quiz competition?
They win the regional championship.
They qualify for the national level.
They finish in last place.
They are disqualified.
What is the reaction of Melody's parents to her success in the quiz competition?
They are indifferent.
They are proud and supportive.
They are critical and dismissive.
They are surprised and confused.
Evaluate the role of Mrs. V in Melody's preparation for the quiz competition.
She is a passive observer.
She is a critical mentor.
She is an active supporter and coach.
She is an uninterested bystander.
What does Melody's success in the quiz competition reveal about her character?
She is easily discouraged.
She is determined and intelligent.
She is dependent on others.
She is uninterested in academics.
How do Melody's classmates initially react to her joining the quiz team?
They are welcoming and supportive.
They are skeptical and doubtful.
They are indifferent.
They are hostile and unkind.
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.
Predict how Melody's experience in the quiz competition might influence her future.
She will avoid competitions in the future.
She will be more confident in her abilities.
She will become more isolated.
She will focus solely on academics.
What is the main theme explored in Chapters 19-24 of "Out of My Mind"?
The struggle for independence.
The power of friendship.
Overcoming obstacles and achieving success.
The importance of family.
Who is the protagonist of Out of My Mind?
Penny
Butterscotch
Harmony
Melody
What disorder does Melody have?
ALS
Down Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Austism
Who understands Melody the best?
Her mom
Her dad
Penny
Mrs. Billings
What is Melody's dog's name?
Fluffy
Butterscotch
Coffee
Candy
Why was Mrs. V good for Melody?
She wouldn't let her get hurt at all.
She gave her good food.
She watched her so her mom could have extra time to herself.
She pushed her to learn and grow.
Why does Melody feel guilty?
She feels like she is a burden to her parents.
She hurt Butterscotch.
She threw a fit in Mrs. Billups' class.
She was jealous of Penny.
Why was Melody angry at Mrs. Billups?
She hit Melody
She taught the same thing every day
She said nasty things to Melody every day
She smelled bad
Why is Melody frustrated?
She can't communicate
She can't walk
People don't know that she is intelligent
All these reasons
What color was Melody's wheelchair?
blue
pink
yellow
black
Why did Melody's goldfish die?
Melody knocked his bowl down and killed him
Penny grabbed him
He jumped out of his bowl
Butterscotch ate him
Who is the author of Out of My Mind?
Maya Davis
Ruthie Anderson
Melody Brooks
Sharon M. Draper
Which quotes supports the narrator's claim to love words?
"I have never spoken a single word, and I am almost eleven years old"
"words were like sweet liquid gifts, and I drank them like lemonade."
"I'm surrounded by Thousands of words"
"words have always swirled around me like snowflakes"
How does the following quote contribute to the development of the novel?
"Sometimes people never ask my name, like it's not important or something. It is. My name is Melody."
It expresses to the reader that the main character feels lonely and wants a friend.
It emphasizes the idea that people with disabilities have names.
It supports the main character's Point of view of wanting to have a voice and be acknowledged by the people around her.
It expresses the idea that the main character wants to walk one day.
Which quote supports the idea that the narrator pays close attention to details.
"But I did absorb everything. I began to recognize noises and smells and tastes.
"Songs floated through me and stayed"
" I never cried much as a baby"
" I can remember way back when I was really young"
According to the text, how do the narrator's parents taste in music differ?
Melody's mom loves classical and her father loves country.
Melody's mother loves jazz and her father loves classical
Melody's mother loves classical and her father loves jazz.
Melody's mother loves country and her father loves jazz.
Which literary device is used in the following quote?
"Try again, Sweetie." Dad said, sadness decorating the edges of his words.
Simile
personification
onomatopoeia
irony
Which literary devices are used in the following text?
"I'd see a sunbeam coming through the window, turn my head to watch the little dust things that floated in it and bam, I'd be face-first on the floor. "
alliteration and onomatopoeia
simile and metaphor
imagery and simile
imagery and onomatopoeia
Which literary device is being used:
My parents blanketed me with conversation.
simile
metaphor
personification
imagery
How does Melody demonstrate that she is excited?
She spins around in her wheelchair
She doesn't demonstrate any special behaviors
She starts kicking and screeching
She laughs
Which quote shows the effect that Melody's 'tantrum' had on her mother's emotions?
"Mom got to the door of the store, yanked me out of the cart and left all of her selections sitting there."
"No!" mom said more forcefully.
"She was almost in tears when she got to the door"
"You are not going to have a tantrum on me!"
Which literary device is being used:
My mother whispered her strength into my ear.
irony
simile
hyperbole
imagery
Which literary device is being used:
Words have always swirled around me like snowflakes.
simile
metaphor
alliteration
personification
I've watched those things a million times
alliteration
metaphor
hyperbole
irony
What is an "inclusion program?"
Including your friends at recess
Including parents in decision making
Including students with special needs in regular education classes
Including service dogs in schools
Who is Catherine?
Melody's mom
Melody's only friend in 5th grade
Melody's sister
Melody's aide
What do Claire and Molly accuse Melody of?
Having Catherine cheat on tests for her
Having a crush on Mr. Dimming
Faking her disability
Being mean to them
Who is Melody's closest friend in the inclusion classes?
Penny
Molly
Claire
Rose
Where does Mrs. V invite Melody's family?
The aquarium
The zoo
The museum
The botanical gardens
The computer Melody chooses is called a
Demi-Speaker
Medi-Talker
Multi-Tasker
Docter-Talker
The first kid to be nice to Melody about the computer is
Her friend Rose
Claire
Maria from H-5
Connor, the class clown
What is "Doodle"?
A picture Melody drew in art class
Penny's favorite stuffed animal
The family dog
Her dad's nickname for her
What does Melody tease her mom about?
Being dumb
Being fat
Being too slow
Being mean
What food was Melody craving that her dad couldn't figure out?
A Big Mac
Spaghetti and Meatballs
A Tuna Melt
An ice cream sundae
Why does Melody get excited in the store when she sees the colored blocks?
She is excited by the pretty colors.
She wants to warn her mother of the danger.
She remembers them from the doctor’s office.
Who is our narrator?
Melody
Mrs. Brooks
Mrs. V
What does Melody dream about?
Being a normal, active girl.
Being a princess with pretty clothes.
Being locked up in a cage and not being able to leave.
Why does Mrs. Brooks give Mrs. Billups five dollars?
She pays for a new book for Melody.
She takes the CD that is playing and breaks it.
She buys new decorations for Sydney the Snowman.
What did Dr. Hugely tell Melody's Mother that angered her so much?
Melody should be left in a special home and forgotten.
Melody is a smart girl who will learn lots.
She should be put up for adoption.
Melody can do anything she wants to do.
In the story from out of my mind, who were the characters?
Mrs. V and Melody
Melody
Dad
None of the above
What was Melody's disability called?
Cerebral Palsy
Disability
MS
None of the above
Why did the narrator used bold faced words on page 23?
Because that is Melody speaking through her communication board because she can not talk.
That is called a Text Feature and authors use text features in stories.
Because Melody is speaking.
It doesn't make sense to me because I was not paying attention to Ms. Miller when she was teaching.
How does this statement from page 22 line 1 help us as readers understand Melody's disability?
"Once I started school, however, I discovered I had a much bigger problem than just falling out of my chair..."
This statement shows us the affects from Melody's disability with Cerebral Palsy, and how it causes her not to be able to sit still.
This statement tells us that she can not sit in a chair.
This statement does not relate to anything
All of the above
Who did Melody compared her situation to on page 22?
Stephen Hawking
Jerry Lewis
Stephen Hawking and Jerry Lewis
All of the above.
Why was Melody hungry for more on page 24?
She wanted to read
She wanted to learn more words
She wanted food
She wanted food and to learn how to read
Towards the end of the book, what was Melody and Mrs. V doing?
Sitting outside on the porch watching the rain and talking about clouds.
Sitting on the porch
Playing in the rain
Getting ready for her dad to come
What was one of themes in the story?
To keep trying
Never give up
Keep going
Don't stop learning
What was the Main Idea of this story?
Melody's disability
Cerebral Palsy people
Melody's disability and how she wanted to read and talk more than anything else.
None of these
True or false?
Melody is one of the smartest kids in her class?
True
False
