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What condition does Stephen Hawking have that affects his ability to walk or talk?
What condition does Stephen Hawking have that affects his ability to walk or talk?
What does Melody express a desire to do?
What does Melody express a desire to do?
How does Mrs. V support Melody in her communication efforts?
How does Mrs. V support Melody in her communication efforts?
What method does Mrs. V use to help Melody learn new words?
What method does Mrs. V use to help Melody learn new words?
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What does Melody compare learning new words to?
What does Melody compare learning new words to?
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What unique feature does Melody highlight about her thumbs?
What unique feature does Melody highlight about her thumbs?
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What types of words does Melody learn with the help of Mrs. V?
What types of words does Melody learn with the help of Mrs. V?
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How does Melody feel about learning new words?
How does Melody feel about learning new words?
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What action did Butterscotch take when she realized her owner needed help?
What action did Butterscotch take when she realized her owner needed help?
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How did Melody feel after her fall?
How did Melody feel after her fall?
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What did Melody's mom do to check on her after the fall?
What did Melody's mom do to check on her after the fall?
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What reward did Melody's mom mention for Butterscotch?
What reward did Melody's mom mention for Butterscotch?
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What did Melody think about the yellow brick road after restarting the video?
What did Melody think about the yellow brick road after restarting the video?
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What did Melody reflect on as she watched the video?
What did Melody reflect on as she watched the video?
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What change did Melody notice in her mother before she had a baby?
What change did Melody notice in her mother before she had a baby?
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How did Melody describe Butterscotch's temperament?
How did Melody describe Butterscotch's temperament?
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What emotions do words evoke for the narrator?
What emotions do words evoke for the narrator?
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What age did the narrator start having memories that were associated with words?
What age did the narrator start having memories that were associated with words?
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Which of the following best describes the narrator's childhood experience with language?
Which of the following best describes the narrator's childhood experience with language?
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What activities is the narrator unable to perform?
What activities is the narrator unable to perform?
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Which emotion best illustrates the narrator's feelings about their situation?
Which emotion best illustrates the narrator's feelings about their situation?
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How does the narrator perceive the relationship between thought and words?
How does the narrator perceive the relationship between thought and words?
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What role did the narrator's parents play in the development of their language skills?
What role did the narrator's parents play in the development of their language skills?
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What experience does the narrator liken to their interaction with words?
What experience does the narrator liken to their interaction with words?
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What physical challenges does Melody face?
What physical challenges does Melody face?
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How does Melody describe her wheelchair?
How does Melody describe her wheelchair?
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What aspect of Melody’s early memories is mentioned?
What aspect of Melody’s early memories is mentioned?
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What sensory experiences does Melody mention enjoying?
What sensory experiences does Melody mention enjoying?
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What does Melody indicate about her emotional expression?
What does Melody indicate about her emotional expression?
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What unique physical attribute does Melody have?
What unique physical attribute does Melody have?
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How does Melody feel about her physical condition?
How does Melody feel about her physical condition?
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What does Melody reflect on regarding her memories?
What does Melody reflect on regarding her memories?
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What was Mom most worried about regarding the new baby?
What was Mom most worried about regarding the new baby?
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How did Dad try to comfort Mom during her distress?
How did Dad try to comfort Mom during her distress?
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What reason did Mom give for her feelings of guilt?
What reason did Mom give for her feelings of guilt?
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What role did Dad take on as Mom's due date approached?
What role did Dad take on as Mom's due date approached?
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What activity did the narrator associate with making sentences?
What activity did the narrator associate with making sentences?
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How did the narrator feel about the situation with their mother?
How did the narrator feel about the situation with their mother?
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How did the narrator express the connection between music and colors?
How did the narrator express the connection between music and colors?
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What was the name of the cloud that Mrs.V described as black and powerful?
What was the name of the cloud that Mrs.V described as black and powerful?
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What was the outcome of the birth of the new baby?
What was the outcome of the birth of the new baby?
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What did Mom feel guilty about after Melody's birth?
What did Mom feel guilty about after Melody's birth?
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What did Mrs.V do when the rain started pouring heavily?
What did Mrs.V do when the rain started pouring heavily?
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What was the nature of the arguments between Mom and Dad?
What was the nature of the arguments between Mom and Dad?
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What did the narrator learn to differentiate while at home?
What did the narrator learn to differentiate while at home?
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How did the narrator feel about the rain during their experience with Mrs.V?
How did the narrator feel about the rain during their experience with Mrs.V?
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What did Mrs.V use to teach the narrator about clouds?
What did Mrs.V use to teach the narrator about clouds?
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What was the overall atmosphere during the rain experience between the narrator and Mrs.V?
What was the overall atmosphere during the rain experience between the narrator and Mrs.V?
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