The Math Test

As Melody nibbled half-heartedly at her breakfast, she thought about the big math test she'd be taking later that day. She had studied hard, but she still felt nervous about it. Tests always made her nervous."Not hungry this morning, honey?" Mom asked when she noticed Melody's nearly full cereal bowl."I keep thinking about that awful math test," Melody said with a sigh."But you seemed to know how to solve all the problems when you were studying last night," said Mom."Yes, but it's different when you or Dad quiz me on them than it is when I have to do them on a test," replied Melody. "If only Mom or Dad could go to school with you, you could just pretend they were quizzing you," said her brother, Kraig. He grinned at her. "But never fear--I'll be there! Well, at least I'll be in the same building as you. That's just as good as having Mom or Dad there, isn't it?""No, it isn't," Melody said. "Sorry!"She grinned when Kraig pretended to feel hurt.Mom smiled. "Dad and I can't be there, but d