Fish in a Tree Ch. 25-36

When Ally receives the poetry award, why does she get so angry?

• She felt like she should have won more awards for the poem.
• She knew that it was a pity award to increase her confidence.
• No one cheered or celebrated her win.
• Mr. Daniels had never even read the poem she wrote.

When Keisha is talking to Ally in the bathroom in chapter 26, why does Ally talk about a bike with wheels that always fall off?

• Ally wants Keisha to understand why she has never ridden a bike before.

• Ally wants Keisha to understand why she is scared of so many things in life.

• Ally wants Keisha to understand why it's so frustrating to not be able to read and write very well.

• Ally wants Keisha to leave her alone and never talk to her again.

The reader can tell that Keisha is a talented baker. What is clear about her baking after reading chapter 27?

• If Keisha had a bigger kitchen, she could be an even better baker.

• Ally and Albert are talented bakers as well.

• Keisha is always successful the first time she bakes something new.

• Becoming a good baker involves a lot of trial and error (trying things over and over again).

What is the name of Ally's superhero?

• Roy G. Biv

• Roy B. Giv

• Ray G. Biv

Why is Ally upset with the substitute teacher?

• Because of her drawing

• Because they yelled at her

• Because they sent her to the principals office

• Because they singled out her assignment

How does Mr. Daniels describe dyslexia?

• a learning disability

• a way of thinking out of the box

• a way of confusion

• a learning difference

What do the simile below from Fish in a Tree mean?

"I like hearing about the story. But asking me to read them would be like asking a lobster to play tennis." (Hunt 53)

• She isn't good at tennis.

• She doesn't like eating lobster.

• She can't hold onto the books.

• She feels uncomfortable reading.

What way of thinking works for Ally?

• Mathematically

• Through pictures

• By listening to music

• Writing notes in her notebook

What does the simile from Fish in a Tree mean?

"Like he's handing me a flashlight in a dark room." (Hunt 123)

• He is turning on the lights.

• He is helping her through a hard time.

• He is giving her a gift.

• He is helping her see better.

How does Mr. Daniels respond after the substitute called Ally out and embarrassed her?

• He apologizes.

• He ignores her.

• He calls her mom.

• He yells at her.