Fish in a Tree Chapters 7-9

What was Ally's initial hope for her new teacher, Mr. Daniels?

• A grandfatherly type who would give little work.

• A strict teacher who would make her work hard.

• Someone who would help her with her reading difficulties.

• A young, energetic teacher who would make class fun.

How does Mr. Daniels appear when Ally first sees him?

• He looks like a typical grandfather with a kind smile.

• He is younger than Mrs. Hall, wearing a dark jacket and a tie with colored circles.

• He has a bird's nest for hair and is eating nachos.

• He is wearing a bow tie and telling stories about the good old days.

How does Ally describe her difficulty with reading?

• It's like having a gift locked in a glass box.

• It's like pulling a tire through a keyhole.

• It's like dropping something and her fingers scramble to catch it.

• It's like trying to read helped, she'd be a genius.

What is Mr. Daniels's main message to the student about dealing with issues?

• He will send the student to Mrs. Silver for all problems.

• He will try hard not to send the student to the office and deal with issues together.

• He will give the student a "Get Out of Jail Free" card.

• He thinks Mrs. Silver has enough to do around here.

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What does Albert claim about the water he drinks?

• It is a mixture of two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen molecules.

• It was taken from a giant underground lake and is the same water dinosaurs and cavemen drank.

• It is the same water polar bears swam in last year and medieval knights guzzled.

• All of the above.

How do the students generally react to the presentations by Shay and Albert?

• They are all impressed and supportive.

• They are mostly bored and uninterested.

• Some students are impressed, while others are critical or dismissive.

• They are only interested in the food presented.

What is unique about the cupcake Keisha brings for her presentation?

• It is decorated with a complex design.

• It is made from a box mix.

• It has a hidden message that says "yum" on the inside.

• It is the first one she has ever baked.

Which character had no reaction to the wasabi peas, claiming they had no taste buds?

• Max

• Albert

• Oliver

• Suki

What does Suki state she misses most about Japan?

• The food

• The landscapes

• Her grandfather

• The traditional crafts