Exploring the Themes of Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon

Molly Lou Melon, a unique and confident girl, moves to a new town and faces challenges at her new school. Despite being teased by Ronald Durkin, she uses her grandma's advice to turn her perceived flaws into strengths. Her confidence and creativity win over her classmates, and even Ronald Durkin eventually befriends her. Molly writes to her grandma, affirming the wisdom she received.

What advice did Molly Lou Melon's grandma give her about walking?

• Walk as slowly as you can

• Walk as quietly as you can

• Walk as proudly as you can

• Walk as fast as you can

What unique feature did Molly Lou Melon have with her teeth?

• She could bite through anything

• She could make them glow

• She could stack pennies on them

• She could whistle loudly

How did Molly Lou Melon handle being called 'Shrimpo' by Ronald Durkin?

• She ignored him

• She ran away

• She cried

• She caught the football and scored a touchdown

What did Molly Lou Melon do when Ronald Durkin called her 'Bucky tooth beaver'?

• She showed her teeth with stacked pennies

• She cried

• She ignored him

• She ran away

What happened when Molly Lou Melon sang out a quack?

• The teacher scolded her

• The children booed

• Ronald Durkin laughed

• Ronald Durkin somersaulted backwards and hit his head

How did Ronald Durkin react to Molly Lou Melon's snowflake?

• He ignored it

• He laughed at it

• He tore it apart

• He admired it

What did Ronald Durkin bring Molly Lou Melon on the fifth day?

• A flower

• A drawing

• A book

• A stacking penny for her tooth

What did Molly Lou Melon do after receiving the penny from Ronald Durkin?

• She ignored him

• She smiled at him

• She gave it back

• She threw it away

What did Molly Lou Melon write to her grandma?

• That she wanted to come back

• That everything her grandma told her was right

• That she was unhappy

• That she missed her

What is the main lesson Molly Lou Melon learned from her grandma?

• To be afraid of bullies

• To always seek revenge

• To believe in herself

• To never trust anyone