Fish in a Tree

Why does Ally move to seven different schools in seven years?

• She gets kicked out of school.

• Travis gets in trouble with the police a lot.

• Her mother can’t find a job.

• Her dad serves in the army.

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One of Ally’s biggest problems is that she:

• Does not trust Mr. Daniels.

• Can’t make friends.

• Thinks she is stupid.

• Moves around a lot.

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After making fun of Albert at lunch with Shay, how does Ally treat him?

• She tries to be extra kind to him.

• She keeps her distance.

• She turns Keisha against Albert.

• She asks Albert for help in school.

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Why does Ally sometimes want to be more like Albert?

• He knows a lot about Star Trek and science.

• He wears cool t-shirts and is a tough guy.

• He is not bothered by other people’s mean comments.

• He reads a lot of books and is best friends with Oliver.

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Ally tries to cover up her struggles because she just wants to:

• Fit in.

• Do math.

• Be like Shay.

• Go home.

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What kind of impact does Mr. Daniels have on Ally?

• He tries to help but ends up making her feel like she’s dumb.

• He boosts her confidence and helps her realize her potential.

• He helps Ally deal with Shay and other bullies.

• He teaches her the importance of fitting in.

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How does Keisha help Ally and Albert grow and succeed?

• She bakes them cupcakes.

• She sticks up for them against Shay.

• She tells them to be themselves.

• She never makes fun of them.

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By the end of the book, Ally learns that:

• Nothing is impossible.

• Dyslexia is a gift.

• Hard work doesn’t pay off.

• Adults don’t listen to you.

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One of the main ideas this books shows is that:

• In order to be successful, you must have a disability.

• Mean people never win elections.

• Everyone has unique gifts and strengths.

• Good friends are impossible to find.

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What role do Ally's mind movies play in the book?

• She wants to be an actress.

• It helps her to ignore the teacher.

• They are a way for her to use creativity and to make sense of the world.

• She wants to write a graphic novel.

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