Out Of My Mind

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    Why can't Melody speak aloud?

    • She was born with cerebral palsy
    • She is afraid to speak.
    • She is deaf and dumb.
    • She was in an accident
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Explore key aspects of 'Out of My Mind', a novel about Melody, a bright 5th grader with cerebral palsy. This quiz assesses understanding of the plot, characters, and challenges faced by Melody, enhancing comprehension and empathy in learners.

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  • 2. 

    What grade is Melody in?

    • 5th

    • 1st

    • 8th

    • 10th

    Correct Answer
    A. 5th
    Explanation
    Melody is in the 5th grade. This can be inferred from the given answer "5th".

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  • 3. 

    When do the events in this book take place?

    • Present Day

    • A long, long time ago

    • 100 years ago

    • In the future

    Correct Answer
    A. Present Day
    Explanation
    The events in this book take place in the present day. This means that the events are happening in the current time period, which could be the same time period as when the book was written or published. The setting, characters, and events in the book are likely to be relatable to the readers' current experiences and the world they live in.

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  • 4. 

    When Melody was 5, she was taken to a doctor to determine whether she should go to regular school.  What diagnosis did Dr. Hugely give?

    • She had a genius IQ.

    • She was perfectly normal.

    • She was severely brain damaged and profoundly retarded.

    • She would be able to talk by age 10.

    Correct Answer
    A. She was severely brain damaged and profoundly retarded.
  • 5. 

    Who is Mrs. V?

    • Melody's neighbor, friend and babysitter.

    • Melody's 5th grade teacher.

    • Melody's favorite auntie.

    • Melody's physical therapist.

    Correct Answer
    A. Melody's neighbor, friend and babysitter.
    Explanation
    Mrs. V is most likely Melody's neighbor, friend, and babysitter because the other options do not fit the description as well. The fact that Mrs. V is mentioned as a neighbor suggests that she lives close to Melody, making it convenient for her to be a babysitter. Additionally, the mention of her being a friend indicates a close relationship between Mrs. V and Melody. This explanation aligns with the given options and provides the most logical reasoning.

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  • 6. 

    What does Melody name her Medi-Talker?

    • Belle

    • Cinderella

    • Elvira

    • Catherine

    Correct Answer
    A. Elvira
    Explanation
    Melody names her Medi-Talker Elvira.

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  • 7. 

    What happened at the airport?

    • Melody got very sick.

    • Penny got hit by a car.

    • Melody got scared and refused to get on the airplane.

    • Melody's flight was cancelled, so she missed the competition.

    Correct Answer
    A. Melody's flight was cancelled, so she missed the competition.
    Explanation
    Melody's flight being cancelled resulted in her missing the competition.

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  • 8. 

    How did the Whiz Kids do at their first competition?

    • They placed 9th

    • They placed 1st and qualified to go to Washington DC.

    • They placed 4th.

    • The took last place.

    Correct Answer
    A. They placed 1st and qualified to go to Washington DC.
    Explanation
    The Whiz Kids performed exceptionally well at their first competition by placing 1st. Their achievement not only signifies their excellence but also qualifies them to participate in the prestigious event held in Washington DC.

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    Why didn't the Whiz Kids call Melody about getting on an earlier flight?

    • No one had her number.

    • Mr. Dimming told them not to.

    • The team decided not to when they got on the plane.

    • No reason.

    Correct Answer
    A. The team decided not to when they got on the plane.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The team decided not to when they got on the plane." This means that the Whiz Kids made a collective decision not to call Melody about getting on an earlier flight once they were already on the plane.

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

    • He thought because she was disabled that she must not be very smart.

    • No one has ever scored so high.

    • He underestimated her intelligence

    • All of the answer choices.

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the answer choices.
    Explanation
    Mr. Dimming is surprised when Melody gets every answer correct because he had underestimated her intelligence. He assumed that because she was disabled, she must not be very smart. However, Melody proves him wrong by scoring so high, which no one has ever done before. Therefore, the correct answer is that all of the answer choices explain why Mr. Dimming is so surprised.

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