Worksheets"What Do Fish Have to Do With Anything?" Day #1 Review
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
The author's pseudonym (or pen name) is Avi. What is his real name?
George Albert Washington
Edward Irving Wortis
James Allen Madison
Donald H. Burd
What kind of books is Avi known for writing?
adult
primary
children's and young adults
What type of learning disability does Avi have?
dysgraphia
dyscalculia
ADHD
What would Avi likely suggest to his readers? Choose the BEST answer.
Think things out for yourself.
Never give up.
Work hard for the things that you want.
All of the above
Based on what we've learned about Mrs. Markham, what can you conclude about her?
She's easy going and likes to have a lot of fun.
She's strict, sets rules, and cares about her son.
She's strict and super mean towards her son.
She is not fit to be Willie's mother.
When Willie asks, Mrs. Markham tells him that they don't have enough money. What might money SYMBOLIZE to Mrs. Markham? Choose the BEST answer.
having her husband back
more security
less worries
happiness
All of the above
How did Avi come up with his pen name? (Discussed in class)
His twin sister called him that when they were one, and it stuck! :)
He got it from a random name picker online.
At the top of page 355, Willie asks his mom, "Is unhappiness a sickness you can cure?"
What is the likely reason he asked his mom this question?
He doesn't care if people are happy or not.
He wants to try to help an unhappy friend at school.
It gives him hope that the unhappy people around him won't always be that way.
When Willie asks his mom if she's unhappy because they don't have enough money, she responds by saying, "Willie, do your homework."
Infer to determine why she replied with that statement.
She's probably annoyed with his question and wants him to get his work done.
She probably knows it's almost time for her to go to work, and she wants to make sure he's done with his work first.
She's probably changing the subject because his question about money hurts too much.
What is the likely reason Mrs. Markham picked up a job working the night shift at the convenience store?
She has probably been bored and needed to do something to fill her time.
She's probably saving extra money so that Willie can go to school.
She's probably having a hard time paying bills and needed more money.
What's the likely reason that Willie's mom measures the amount of cake that he gets?
She knows that is enough for him to be healthy, and they don't have the money for extra.
She doesn't want him to gain weight.
She's a very healthy person, and she doesn't want him to eat too many sweets.
