Fish in a Tree
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Which genre does the novel Fish in a Tree belong to?

  • Science fiction
  • Realistic fiction (correct)
  • Historical fiction
  • Fantasy

    • What is the narrator's point of view in Fish in a Tree?

  • First person (correct)
  • Second person
  • Omniscient
  • Third person

    • Why did the author write Fish in a Tree?

  • To teach readers about fish
  • To entertain readers with fantasy elements
  • To promote a growth mindset
  • To share her own struggles with writing (correct)

    • Which of the following best describes the author's personal experience with writing as a child?

    <p>She struggled with writing as a kid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the author's initial writing career like?

    <p>She wrote bad stories for her students to read.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many chapters are there in the novel Fish in a Tree?

    <p>51 chapters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the novel Fish in a Tree?

    <p>To develop empathy and encourage a growth mindset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of the novel Fish in a Tree?

    <p>Lynda Mullaly Hunt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main character's name in Fish in a Tree?

    <p>Ally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes realistic fiction?

    <p>The story could happen in real life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of characters in realistic fiction?

    <p>They are based on real people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between realistic fiction and fantasy?

    <p>Fantasy stories are the author's idea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What grade is the main character in the novel Fish in a Tree?

    <p>Sixth grade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main problem faced by the main character in the novel Fish in a Tree?

    <p>She is unable to read</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who takes a special interest in the main character in the novel Fish in a Tree?

    <p>Her teacher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grade is the main character in the novel Fish in a Tree?

    <p>Third grade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main problem faced by the main character in the novel Fish in a Tree?

    <p>Fear of asking for help</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does most of the story take place in Fish in a Tree?

    <p>Ally's school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Shay is a ______ in Ally's class

    <p>new student</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ally struggles with ______

    <p>reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Albert loves ______ and Star Trek

    <p>science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Ally's new teacher in sixth grade?

    <p>Mr. Daniels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Ally's big brother?

    <p>Travis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who befriends Ally in her class?

    <p>Keisha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes characterization?

    <p>The way a writer develops the characters in a story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of characterization in a story?

    <p>To develop the characters and reveal their personality and purpose in the plot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of character stays the same from the beginning to end of a novel?

    <p>Static character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the opposite of a static character in a novel?

    <p>Dynamic character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of character undergoes significant changes throughout a novel?

    <p>Dynamic character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a component of character trait analysis?

    <p>Emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'S' in STEAL stand for?

    <p>Speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character in the novel Fish in a Tree is represented by a picture of a horse?

    <p>Shay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character in the novel Fish in a Tree is represented by a home-made cupcake?

    <p>Keisha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character in the novel Fish in a Tree is represented by a bag with wasabi and crackers?

    <p>Siki</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times has Ally switched schools in seven years?

    <p>Seven times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following adjectives describes Ally?

    <p>Artistic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ally unintentionally give Mrs. Hall on the day of her baby shower?

    <p>A sympathy card</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Ally keep her struggles with reading a secret?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Ally's closest friend at school?

    <p>Keisha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ally think about her teachers?

    <p>They are all the same</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ally think about herself because she struggles with reading?

    <p>She is not smart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what can be inferred about the relationship between the narrator and Travis?

    <p>They are siblings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrator's perspective on Travis?

    <p>Travis is caring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the narrator's feelings towards Travis?

    <p>The narrator adores Travis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text reveal about the narrator's feelings towards Travis?

    <p>The narrator adores Travis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ally bring in for show and tell?

    <p>A very old penny</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Mr. Daniels?

    <p>A young teacher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Ally draw a black box?

    <p>Because she wanted to be in a dark place with no one to see her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Suki?

    <p>A student from Japan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Keisha bring in for show and tell?

    <p>A homemade cupcake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Travis tell Ally when they left the pawn shop?

    <p>To surprise people with her intelligence and capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Ally hesitate to show her penny for show and tell?

    <p>Because her classmates weren't accepting of what others brought in</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Albert bring in for show and tell?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Ally feel invaded and didn't want to be alone?

    <p>Because she had low expectations of herself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the relationship between the narrator and Travis?

    <p>They are siblings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main emotion conveyed by the narrator towards Travis?

    <p>Joy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Ally sit next to after the students switch desks?

    <p>Keisha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Ally apologize to for making fun of?

    <p>Albert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity does Ally enjoy in the classroom?

    <p>Guessing what's inside the box</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ally do well in the game with mystery shoe boxes?

    <p>Playing a game with mystery shoe boxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Travis struggle with?

    <p>Reading and writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Keisha give to Ally?

    <p>Flowers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character in the novel Fish in a Tree shares that some people aren't very nice to him?

    <p>Albert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Ally invite to sit with her during lunch?

    <p>Keisha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Albert think Flint is a character of?

    <p>Star Trek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Ally turn in some terrible work in Chapter 18?

    <p>She wants Mr. Daniels to ask her to do it over</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Keisha do when she learns about the kids bullying Albert?

    <p>She gets very upset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Mr. Daniels accuse when he calls the psychologist?

    <p>Albert's parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ally do to avoid writing for a couple of days?

    <p>Wear a sling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who accuses Ally of killing a butterfly on purpose?

    <p>Albert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Ally's imaginary hero's name?

    <p>ROV G. BIV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Ally run out of the classroom in chapter 25?

    <p>She thinks she's getting a pity award</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Ally visit with Albert to experiment with cookie dough in cupcakes?

    <p>Keisha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color does Shay believe represents royalty?

    <p>Purple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Albert believe purple represents?

    <p>Snail snot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Ally think is a scoundrel?

    <p>Noah Webster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Daniels think Ally has?

    <p>Dyslexia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ally have to do to be excused from her homework?

    <p>Stay after school to learn chess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Ally give the blank piece of paper back to?

    <p>The substitute teacher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Ally's mother tell her to give a chance?

    <p>Mr. Daniels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Silver do in relation to Ally's mom?

    <p>Speaks to her on the phone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character apologizes to Ally for what happened with the substitute teacher?

    <p>Mr. Daniels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who nominates Ally to run in the election against her?

    <p>Shay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ally spend hours doing for the class president election?

    <p>Writing a speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Daniels emphasize as important for success?

    <p>Hard work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Ally surprised at winning the class president election?

    <p>She thought Shay was more popular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Ally think Keisha is like a bishop?

    <p>Because she is tall and powerful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Ally think Albert is like a king?

    <p>Because he has a lot of value but can only move one tiny space at a time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Ally think she is like a knight?

    <p>Because she has spent her whole life jumping over things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character in the text is compared to a queen by Ally?

    <p>Shay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Ally think Shay is like the queen?

    <p>Because Shay has the power to move and frighten</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character in the text receives a book from Mr. Daniels to read?

    <p>Ally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What project is Ally proud to bring in based on a book?

    <p>A project based on Tales of Fourth Grade Nothing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who asks Ally how Mr. Daniels has been helping her learn to read?

    <p>Travis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who writes a pretend love note in an attempt to humiliate Ally?

    <p>Shay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Shay's plan to humiliate Ally backfire?

    <p>Ally couldn't read the note</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Keisha and Ally's shirts say?

    <p>Magnesium and Steel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Ally ask for help in the text?

    <p>Travis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Albert give a nickname to in the text?

    <p>Keisha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Daniels do in the text?

    <p>Tells the class about famous people with dyslexia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who loves you?

    <p>My family and friends love me.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Main Characters

    • Ally: a girl who struggles with reading.
    • Keisha: a girl who befriends Ally in her class.
    • Albert: a boy in Ally's class who is interested in science and Star Trek.
    • Mr. Daniels: Ally's teacher in sixth grade.
    • Travis: Ally's older brother.
    • Shay: a character with an unclear role, with the phrase "Quien te ama?" (Who loves you? in Spanish).

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    Test your knowledge about the acclaimed novel "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt. From the author's personal struggles to the book's goal of fostering empathy and a growth mindset, this quiz explores key aspects of the story. Can you ace it and dive into the world of the narrator and their inspiring journey?

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