Who is Ally's antagonist (enemy)?
Shay
What "deal" did Mr. Daniels make with Ally if she stayed after school to learn how to read and play chess?
Who was Ally's teacher that went on maternity leave at the beginning of the story?
Mrs. Hall
What chess game piece does Ally think Albert is?
The King because he is valuable but slow to respond or protect himself.
Who said, "One thing's for sure. We're not gonna fit in, but we're sure gonna stand out!"
Keisha
What chess game piece does Ally think Shay is?
The Queen due to her ability to scare others and look for their weaknesses.
What happened at the music concert that led Ally and Keisha to become friends?
Ally supported Keisha by giving her half her rose bouquet during a school concert after Mrs. Muldroon took Keisha's away.
What chess game piece does Ally refer to herself as?
The Knight who can move in an L shape and jump over things (to avoid?).
"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
Albert Einstein
What chess game piece does Ally think Keisha is?
The Bishop because she is able to move quickly