Out of My Mind Ch. 13-18 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does evasive mean?

Avoiding by cleverness; not straightforward; misleading

What does deflate mean?

To make smaller, make less

What does accumulate mean?

To increase in number or amount; to pile up, collect, or gather

What does erupt mean?

To explode; to break out with force Signup and view all the answers

What is a whiz kid?

Someone, usually young, who is very talented and successful at doing something Signup and view all the answers

What does exasperate mean?

To irritate, annoy, or anger Signup and view all the answers

Who is Elvira?

Elvira is what Melody named her Medi-talker Signup and view all the answers

What is the contest prize Mrs. Valencia wins?

Passes to the aquarium Signup and view all the answers

How does Mrs. Valencia put Claire in her place at the aquarium?

She points out that Claire wears braces because her teeth are imperfect but that she's lucky because that's the only problem she has unlike Melody whose whole body is imperfect. Signup and view all the answers

Who sticks up for Melody in class by saying her new computer is awesome?

Connor Signup and view all the answers

How did Melody do on the practice test for the Whiz Kids quiz team?

She got a perfect score. Signup and view all the answers

What did Rose get that Melody really wanted?

She got a new laptop Signup and view all the answers

How could a computer completely change Melody's life?

It would be able to speak for her and she could communicate with everyone with a computer. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Melody compare herself to Christopher Columbus?

Both discovered something new. Melody is experiencing a whole new world with her computer. Signup and view all the answers

What does Melody name her computer?

Elvira because it was her favorite song. Signup and view all the answers

What does Melody realize as she hears the machine speak other languages?

She realizes that there are kids all over the world that have difficulties like she does. Signup and view all the answers

How do Melody's parents feel when they hear the machine speak for the first time?

They are so excited when they hear the machine speak for the first time. Her mother cries. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Melody win a Butterfinger?

She got a perfect score on the practice Whiz Kids quiz. Signup and view all the answers

What did Melody do instead of going to her inclusion classes?

She decided to stay in room H-5 and study. Signup and view all the answers

How did Claire react to Melody getting a perfect score on the practice quiz?

Claire accused Melody of cheating on the practice quiz because she had Catherine's help. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the teacher think his practice quiz questions were too easy?

He said if Melody could get them all right, they must be too easy. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary and Definitions

Evasive: Refers to actions that avoid directness, often through cleverness or misleading tactics.
Deflate: To reduce in size or importance; to lessen.
Accumulate: The process of gathering or increasing in quantity or amount.
Erupt: Describes a sudden explosion or forceful outbreak.
Whiz Kid: A term for a young person who demonstrates exceptional talent and success in a particular area.
Exasperate: To cause irritation, annoyance, or anger.

Characters and Their Actions

Elvira: Melody names her Medi-talker Elvira.
Mrs. Valencia: Wins aquarium passes and confronts Claire about her imperfections, highlighting the greater challenges faced by Melody.
Connor: Defends Melody in class, praising her new computer.

Melody's Achievements and Realizations

Melody achieves a perfect score on the Whiz Kids practice test and receives a Butterfinger as a reward.
Rose acquires a new laptop, something Melody longs for.
A computer would revolutionize Melody's life, enabling her to communicate effectively.
Melody relates her experience of discovering her new computer to Christopher Columbus, both having traversed into uncharted experiences.
Recognizes through her machine's multilingual capabilities that many children worldwide share similar difficulties.

Emotions and Family Support

Melody's parents express overwhelming joy when they hear the machine speak; her mother is particularly emotional.
Claire reacts negatively to Melody's success, alleging cheating due to Melody’s help from Catherine.
The teacher questions the difficulty of his quiz, suggesting that if Melody can answer correctly, it must be too simple.

School Decisions

Melody opts to stay in room H-5 to study instead of attending inclusion classes, indicating her commitment to her education despite challenges.

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Description

This quiz features key vocabulary from chapters 13 to 18 of 'Out of My Mind'. It includes definitions and examples to help reinforce the meanings of words like 'evasive' and 'accumulate'. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of the text.