Ode to Family Photographs
How do we know that his family is having fun?
They're laughing hard.
What happens after the boy and fish become friends?
The boy drowns, and the fish can't save him.
What do the merchants drop and why?
They drop meat to pick up the diamonds.
What does Sinbad give the merchants to be rescued?
diamonds
What is the first thing that Conner says?
"Uh-huh."
The blurry pictures are compared to what?
a merry-go-round
What is the main problem of the story?
Conner is upset that he got a bad grade.
Why does Scheherazade tell the sultan a story? (friendly version)
She doesn't want him to be bored already.
How does the fish get legs?
A fairy drops her wand, the fish gives the wand back, and the fairy grants a wish.
What three animals did the boy play with instead of the fish?
horses, dogs, and squirrels
Where are most of the photos taken?
outside
What is the solution to Conner's main problem?
to try fun ways of studying
What scene happens after Sinbad straps himself to the Roc's leg?
He is left in a valley with snakes and diamonds.
How do we know that Mamá doesn't take good photos?
She takes pictures of feet, Gary's head was cut off, and the father had his eyes half closed.
How many crew members are on the beach with Sinbad?
3 crew members
What type of poem expresses praise or emotion?
an ode
What is the moral of the story?
Don't focus on the things you don't have.
What does Sinbad give up for adventure?
comfort
What is the effect of Scheherazade's stories on the sultan?
How many diamonds can be seen on page 185, panel 5?
6
What is the theme?
Even a flawed family can be a loving family.
glove compartment
Spell the main female character's name.
Scheherazade
What is the main unit of all poems?
line
What is the last line in "Ode to Family Photographs?"
"Can you see? I have candy in my mouth."