WorksheetsExploring Fish in a Tree
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Who is the main character in "Fish in a Tree" chapters 1-19?
Keisha
Ally Nickerson
Albert
Shay
What is the name of Ally’s teacher who helps her in chapters 1-19?
Mrs. Hall
Mr. Daniels
Mrs. Silver
Mr. Smith
Which character is known for wearing shirts with science facts?
Shay
Albert
Travis
Jessica
What does Ally struggle with in school?
Making friends
Reading
Playing sports
Drawing
Who becomes Ally’s close friends by chapter 19?
Shay and Jessica
Albert and Keisha
Mr. Daniels and Mrs. Hall
Travis and Max
Which theme is shown by how Ally keeps trying despite her difficulties?
Friendship
Perseverance
Honesty
Jealousy
What does the metaphor “fish in a tree” represent in the novel?
A love for animals
Feeling out of place
Learning to swim
Climbing trees
How does Ally’s relationship with Mr. Daniels differ from her relationship with Mrs. Hall?
Mr. Daniels is stricter
Mr. Daniels is more supportive and understanding
Mrs. Hall gives more homework
Mrs. Hall is her favorite teacher
Why does Ally initially avoid making friends at school?
She is shy
She fears being teased for her struggles
She prefers to be alone
She is new to the school
How does Keisha show support for Ally in the early chapters?
By helping her with reading
By standing up for her against bullies
By inviting her to her house
By giving her gifts
What motivates Albert to endure bullying without fighting back?
He is afraid of getting in trouble
He believes in non-violence and has a plan
He wants to be popular
He doesn’t notice the bullying
In what way does Ally’s character begin to change by chapter 19?
She becomes more withdrawn
She starts to believe in herself and opens up to others
She becomes a bully
She stops going to school
How does the friendship between Ally, Keisha, and Albert help each of them grow?
They become more popular
They support each other’s strengths and weaknesses
They compete with each other
They ignore their problems
What evidence from the text shows that perseverance is a key theme in Ally’s story?
She gives up on reading
She keeps trying to read and solve problems despite difficulties
She avoids school
She copies others’ work
Explain how Ally’s confidence changes from the beginning of the novel up to chapter 19.
She always feels confident and never doubts herself
Her confidence grows as she receives support from Mr. Daniels and her new friends
She loses confidence and feels worse about herself
She pretends her problems don’t exist
How does Mr. Daniels influences Ally’s self-esteem and learning.
His harsh discipline discourages Ally
His supportive teaching helps Ally believe in herself and do better
He overlooks Ally’s difficulties
He pays attention only to the top students
How does the author use Albert to show the theme of perseverance?
Albert gives up easily
Albert faces bullying and continues to pursue his interests despite challenges
Albert is not affected by anything
Albert is always angry
