According to Ally, what makes Mr. Daniels different from other teachers?

He likes that everyone is different.

A simile is when an author makes a comparison between two unlike things to make a point. A simile usually contains the words “like” or "as.” What passage from the text includes a simile?

“All right, Fantasticos!” Mr. Daniels says, rubbing his hands together like a mad scientist.

I know what that feels like and I’m happy Mr. Daniels cares so much.

“I want to impress Mr. Daniels. With every tiny little piece of myself, I just want him to like me.” What statement does the above passage support? Choose the BEST answer.

Ally has a crush on Mr. Daniels.

Ally thinks Mr. Daniels is mean.

What does Ally MOST admire about Albert?

He does not let teasing bother him.

He comes to school every day hungry.

How does Keisha respond to Shay?

She uses smart words right back at her.

What event marks a turning point in Keisha and Ally’s relationship?

Ally gives Keisha half her flowers at the Christmas program.

Keisha gives Ally a friendship bracelet.

Ally stands up to Shay for Keisha.

Keisha and Ally become friends with Albert.

What statement BEST describes Albert?

Albert is very smart, often passive, and a little socially awkward.

Albert is poor and it really bothers him.

Why does Keisha get upset with Albert?

He does not stand up for himself.

He allows Shay to say mean things and cries in front of her.

What happens at Shay’s birthday party?

Ally accidentally injures a butterfly.

Ally learns Shay charges money for the friendship bracelets she “gives” away. How does Ally respond to learning this?

Ally realizes they are not true friendship bracelets.

Ally quickly buys one for herself.

Ally decides she will buy all of them.

Why is Ally upset she wins the poetry award?

She thinks she really didn’t deserve it and it was a sympathy award.

She doesn’t like the attention on her.

She does not want to do well in school.

What does Mr. Daniels think of Ally?

He thinks she is not very bright.

He thinks she is a kind friend.

How are Ally and Travis and similar?

They both are good at fixing things.

They are not very good friends.

How does Mr. Daniels challenge Ally?

He challenges her to change her thinking on her ability to read.

He makes her rethink what a true friend is.

He challenges her to think about what life is like for Albert.

He challenges her to use her math skills.

What does the term “Fish in a tree” mean?

A fish in a tree would have a hard time surviving and does not have what it needs to succeed.

This means someone does not know how to swim.

A fish in a tree is someone who hates to read.

A fish in a tree is different and unique.

Why can you conclude the book is titled “fish in a tree?”

Ally is a “fish in a tree.”

Mr. Daniels only likes students who are “fish in a tree.”

Albert is a “fish in a tree.”

Keisha, Albert, and Ally all become friends even though they are different from others in the class.

How does Mr. Daniels know Ally is smart? (choose all that apply)

She solves puzzles and logical games.

Why does Ally win the class president election? Choose the BEST answer.

Her election speech is honest about what she can do for the class.

Mr. Daniels tells them to vote for her.

She makes promises she can’t keep.

What surprises Ally about Shay?

Ally learns Shay has a mother who is not nice.

Shay seems to like Ally at the end of the book.

What is true about Albert Einstein, Leonardo de Vinci, and John F. Kennedy?

Many people believe they all had dyslexia.

How does Jessica change in the novel?

She realizes Shay is not a friend.

She realizes Ally is a true friend.

Why does Mrs. Silver apologize to Ally?

She failed to notice Ally’s learning differences.

What does Ally hope for Travis?

She wants him to learn to read.

She wants him to get a girlfriend.

She wants him to get a new boss.

She wants him to make new friends.

How does Ally change in the novel? Choose all that are true.

She discovers her place and accepts herself.

Fish in a Tree Whole Book Test

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