What do Fish Have to Do with Anything?

What does Willie's father do six months before the story takes place?

• He moves to a different city

• He abandons Willie and Mrs. Markham

• He starts a new job

• He buys a new car

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Why does Willie feel lonely?

• Because he doesn't like his mother

• Because he misses his father

• Because he has no friends at school

• Because he doesn't enjoy school

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What does Mrs. Markham say about the man on the street?

• He's happy

• He's a friend of hers

• He's sick

• He's a teacher

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What kind of cake does Willie have for his snack?

• Chocolate cake

• Strawberry cake

• Vanilla cake

• Pound cake

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What does Willie do after finishing his snack

• He immediately starts his homework.

• He goes outside to play with his friends.

• He watches TV until his mother returns.

• He looks out of the window to check if the man is still there.

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What question does Willie repeatedly ask about the man on the street?

• Are you unhappy?

• Are you hungry?

• What's your name?

• Where are you from?

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What does the man on the street suggest is the cure for unhappiness?

• People always need money to pay their bills.

• People never pay attention to time as it passes by.

• People always need more than others say they do.

• People should not be so distracted by technology.

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How does Willie's mother react when she finds out about Willie's conversations with the man?

• She feels proud of him for being so empathic.

• She gets angry and asks the police to remove the man.

• She talks to the man and asks him to stop talking to Willie.

• She reveals that the man is actually Willie's father.

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