Quiz on Melody's Story

Why does Melody feel words have power?

• You can use them to hurt someone.

• You can get people’s attention.

• It’s the way to express what’s in your mind.

• You can trick people.

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Why might Melody’s hearing be so good?

• She’s had special classes to make it better.

• Cerebral Palsy causes better than normal hearing.

• Because she is so smart.

• Her other senses are heightened due to the loss of the others.

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What does Melody do when she “puts on her handicapped face”?

• Tries to look sick.

• Zones out and ignores.

• Tries to get sympathy.

• Goes to sleep.

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What disorder does Melody have?

• Autism

• Cerebral Palsy

• Down Syndrome

• ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)

How do the kids at school make Melody feel?

• Invisible

• Smart

• Sad

• Jealous

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How has Mrs. V been important in Melody’s development?

• She has been able to give her mom a break.

• She pushes Melody to do things on her own.

• She is very protective of Melody.

• She is able to move Melody and help her get around.

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How did Butterscotch change Melody’s life?

• Gave her a non-verbal companion.

• Gave another set of eyes to watch over her.

• Kept Penny from bugging her.

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Why does Melody feel guilty?

• She was not kind to Mrs. Billups.

• She feels like she’s a burden to her parents.

• She didn’t work well with Dr. Hugely.

• She is jealous of Penny.

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Who communicates easier with Melody?

• Mrs. Billups

• Melody’s father

• Melody’s mother

• Penny

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Why was the Big Mac one of the best hamburgers Melody had ever eaten?

• She was able to communicate she wanted it.

• She’d never eaten at McDonald’s before.

• She ordered extra special sauce.

• It was a reward for all the books she’d read.

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