WorksheetsFish in a Tree Ch. 25-36
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 48mins
When Keisha is talking to Ally in the bathroom in chapter 26, why does Ally talk about a bike with wheels that always fall off?
Ally wants Keisha to understand why she has never ridden a bike before.
Ally wants Keisha to understand why she is scared of so many things in life.
Ally wants Keisha to understand why it's so frustrating to not be able to read and write very well.
Ally wants Keisha to leave her alone and never talk to her again.
The reader can tell that Keisha is a talented baker. What is clear about her baking after reading chapter 27?
If Keisha had a bigger kitchen, she could be an even better baker.
Ally and Albert are talented bakers as well.
Keisha is always successful the first time she bakes something new.
Becoming a good baker involves a lot of trial and error (trying things over and over again).
What is the name of Ally's superhero?
Roy G. Biv
Roy B. Giv
Ray G. Biv
Why is Ally upset with the substitute teacher?
Because of her drawing
Because they yelled at her
Because they sent her to the principals office
Because they singled out her assignment
How does Mr. Daniels describe dyslexia?
a learning disability
a way of thinking out of the box
a way of confusion
a learning difference
What do the simile below from Fish in a Tree mean?
"I like hearing about the story. But asking me to read them would be like asking a lobster to play tennis." (Hunt 53)
She isn't good at tennis.
She doesn't like eating lobster.
She can't hold onto the books.
She feels uncomfortable reading.
What way of thinking works for Ally?
Mathematically
Through pictures
By listening to music
Writing notes in her notebook
What does the simile from Fish in a Tree mean?
"Like he's handing me a flashlight in a dark room." (Hunt 123)
He is turning on the lights.
He is helping her through a hard time.
He is giving her a gift.
He is helping her see better.
How does Mr. Daniels respond after the substitute called Ally out and embarrassed her?
He apologizes.
He ignores her.
He calls her mom.
He yells at her.
Ally makes a connection between Keisha, Albert, herself and Shay and...
soccer moves.
artists.
chess pieces.
writing strategies.
To whom does Ally tell the secret that she has dyslexia?
Shay and Keisha
Albert and Keisha
Jessica and Keisha
Oliver and Keisha
What does Ally mean when she says her world is a "heavy place"?
It weighs a lot and hurts her back.
She is always stressed and worried about things.
She is always happy and carefree.
She is feeling weightless.
What does Ally name her acorn that she finds during her field trip to the Noah Webster House field trip?
Jack
Sally
Sid
Pierre
What does Shay draw a picture of that upsets Ally?
Ally with a messed up face
Ally wearing a dunce hat
Ally crying
Ally's family
Instead of using a pencil and paper to learn how to write letters, Mr. Daniels teaches Ally using what?
a pen and paper
a crayon and coloring books
a dry erase board and a dry erase marker
shaving cream and her finger
Why does Ally write letters in foam?
It is really fun.
It is refreshing.
It uses her sense of touch.
It uses her sense of hearing.
Why should we be careful with eggs and words?
Because neither are delicious.
Because neither can ever be fixed.
Because both can cause harm.
Because Grandpa was smart.
Ally realizes that dealing with Shay every day...
is like playing chess.
is like getting a tooth pulled.
is like getting a cavity filled.
is like losing a game of dodgeball.
What word does Mr. Daniels ask Ally to rip?
irresponsible
incapable
unreliable
impossible
Which of these did Albert tell Ally and Keisha when they were at his house?
He was making a chess game with life-sized playing pieces.
His family's refrigerator hadn't been plugged in for a week and he has no food.
His parents usually didn't get home from work until midnight.
He had seen Shay crying on the playground after school.
The girls feel terrible when Albert tells them why he doesn't offer them food when they are at his house. Why does Albert act like it's strange for them to apologize?
He says it is not his job to buy food for their house. Since he is not responsible for this, he has no reason to feel badly about it.
Albert told them earlier that when they came to his house, he would not be able to offer them any food.
Albert is so busy researching the acorns from the field trip that he did not hear Keisha say, "What kind of host doesn't allow his guests to have food?"
Albert knows his mom will punish him if he gets angry at his friends.
Which does NOT describe something that Mr. Daniels does to help Ally feel better after she runs out of the field trip in chapter 29?
He gives Ally many examples of smart things she has done during class.
He tells Ally why she is very brave.
He gives Shay a very harsh punishment.
He tells Ally that he wants to give her tests that will help him figure out how to help her read.
Right before Ally agrees to stay after school with Mr. Daniels in chapter 31, she thinks, "Stay after school? I'd sleep at school if it would help." What does this statement show?
It shows how much Ally wants to be away from her mom and brother.
It shows how much Ally hates her classmates because this will allow her to be at school alone.
It shows how determined she is to improve her reading and writing.
It shows how much fun she has beating Mr. Daniels at chess.
Which answer best compares Travis' new boss to his old one? (Pages 170 + 171)
The new boss is going to help Travis start his business, while his old boss was only concerned about having Travis work for him.
The new boss makes Travis follow the directions from a book when he fixes things, while his old boss let Travis fix things on his own.
The new boss makes Travis go to the junkyard every day to find things to fix, while his old boss let Travis fix whatever they had.
The new boss makes Travis realize that he doesn't really enjoy fixing things, while his old boss was only concerned about making money.
What does Ally think about during their game of chess in Chapter 36, on page 191?
She wonders how many brothers and sisters Mr. Daniels has.
She thinks of the chess pieces like people she knows and how the strategy of chess applies to her life.
She thinks that Mr. Daniels is letting her win, so she gets angry at him again.
She thinks about how the game of chess can help Travis feel better about working for his new boss.
