Exploring Chapter 20 of Fish in a Tree

How does Travis initially react when he surprises the narrator?

• He is sad.

• He is happy.

• He is angry.

• He is confused.

What is the narrator's first impression of the car?

• It looks like a truck.

• It looks like a pickle with tires.

• It looks like a spaceship.

• It looks like a sports car.

What does Travis say about the car's engine?

• It's very old.

• It's broken.

• It's going to fly.

• It's very quiet.

What hangs from the car's rearview mirror?

• A photo of their family.

• A Walking Liberty half dollar.

• A pair of dice.

• A small teddy bear.

What problem do they encounter during their drive?

• The windshield wiper motor goes out.

• The engine overheats.

• The car runs out of gas.

• The tires go flat.

How does Travis fix the windshield wipers?

• He buys new wipers.

• He uses a silver spring and a piece of wet rope.

• He calls a mechanic.

• He uses duct tape.

What does the narrator think about the improvised wiper solution?

• It's boring.

• It's fun and hard.

• It's easy.

• It's dangerous.

Who do they see in the car next to them at the red light?

• Their teacher.

• Their mom.

• Shay and her mom.

• Their dad.

What does Shay say about the car at school?

• It's a disgusting green color.

• It's very expensive.

• It's the coolest car ever.

• It's very fast.

How does the narrator's teacher, Mr. Daniels, respond to the confrontation?

• He ignores it.

• He scolds the narrator.

• He tells the narrator to walk away next time.

• He punishes Shay.