Fish in a Tree Quiz

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What is the most likely reason that the narrative makes a reference to Ally's grandfather in the same context as it references Ally's relationship with Mr. Daniels? (from Chapters 27 – 30)

The reference suggests that Ally believes Mr. Daniels is going to take her home so she can be comforted by her grandfather.

The reference suggests that Ally is starting to feel about Mr. Daniels in a similar way to how she felt about her grandfather.

The reference suggests that Ally is afraid Mr. Daniels is going to die the way her grandfather did.

The reference suggests that Ally is starting to hate Mr. Daniels in the same way as she hated her grandfather.

What is the most likely reason that Ally initially reacts so negatively to how Mr. Daniels handles her version of the assignment? (from Chapters 35 – 40)

She feels as humiliated by him as she felt because of the actions of her insensitive big brother.

She feels as humiliated by him as she felt because of the actions of her other teachers.

She feels angry because Mr. Daniels didn't give her the chance to prove how good she is getting at writing.

She feels angry because Mr. Daniels didn't give her the chance to explain to the substitute why she shouldn't have to do the assignment at all.

What is the most likely reason that Mr. Daniels gives Ally what she calls a "pity award"? (from Chapters 21 - 26)

To encourage her stand up to Shay.

To humiliate her in front of the class.

To inspire her to focus on her work, rather than on spending so much time with her friends.

To encourage her to keep working.

Who does Ally end up sitting beside when Mr. Daniels rearranges the classroom seating plan? (from Chapters 11 – 15)

Keisha.

Albert.

Oliver.

Shay.

Why does Albert finally decide to stand up for himself with the bullies? (from Chapters 47 – 51)

He wants to impress his friends with how powerful he is.

His friends are too important to him for him to let them get bullied.

He loses his control after being bullied so many times.

His father has told him he has to stand up for himself more.