Ally's Speech and Election Challenges

In 'Fish in a Tree' by Linda Mullaly Hunt, Mr. Daniels announces a class president election. Shay, a popular student, nominates Ally, expecting her to lose. Despite her reluctance, Ally accepts the nomination. With support from friends Albert and Keisha, Ally prepares a speech. On election day, she delivers an honest speech, and the class votes. To her surprise, Ally wins the election, gaining confidence and support from her classmates.

What is the main event happening in the class?

• A field trip

• A class president election

• A science fair

• A sports day

Who does Jessica nominate for class president?

• Albert

• Keisha

• Ally

• Shay

What does Albert do when he raises his hand?

• Nominates Ally

• Asks to go to the bathroom

• Nominates himself

• Asks a question

What does Mr. Daniels suggest if no one else is nominated?

• Cancel the election

• Have a debate

• Draw a name from a hat

• Appoint a president

Why does Shay nominate Ally?

• She believes Ally will win

• She wants Ally to have a chance

• She expects Ally to lose

• She is friends with Ally

How does Ally feel about running for class president?

• Indifferent

• Confident

• Reluctant

• Excited

What advice does Mr. Daniels give Ally for her speech?

• To make it funny

• To keep it short

• To memorize it

• To be honest

Why is Ally hesitant to ask her mom for help with the speech?

• She doesn't want to bother her

• She fears raising her mom's hopes

• She thinks her mom is too busy

• She wants to do it alone

What does Ally imagine while writing her speech?

• Winning the election

• Losing the election

• Her friends' support

• Her mom's reaction

What does Ally hope for to avoid giving her speech?

• A high fever

• A sudden trip

• A family emergency

• A school holiday