Characters
Events
Similes
Miscellaneous
100

In 'Fish in a Tree', which character is described as 'brave as a lion'? a) Ally b) Mr. Daniels c) Shay d) Keisha

c) Shay

100

In 'Fish in a Tree,' which characters become friends after getting in trouble together?

Ally and Keisha

100

What is a simile? a) A figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as' b) A type of fish found in the sea c) A type of tree that grows near water d) A type of bird that can swim

a) A figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'

100

True or False: A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things using the words "like" or "as".

True

200

What is Mr. Daniels in school for?

To become a special education teacher

200

What does Mr. Daniels choose to teach Ally besides how to read?

Chess

200

Which of the following is an example of a simile from the novel 'Fish in a Tree'? a) The sun was bright like a diamond in the sky b) The tree swayed gently in the wind c) The cat meows loudly at the door d) The river flowed silently towards the sea

a) The sun was bright like a diamond in the sky

200

True or False: The novel "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt, is used to introduce the main character, Ally, a fish swimming in a tree.

False

300

What character is like a human encyclopedia?

Albert

300

In 'Fish in a Tree,' why does Ally run away from Shay's birthday party?

Ally touched a butterfly's wings (closed hand on it).

300

What does the simile "As brave as a lion" suggest about a character in "Fish in a Tree"?

A) Strong B) Intelligent C) Brave D) Funny

c) Brave

300

In 'Fish in a Tree,' what learning disability does Ally have?

Dyslexia

400

Who is Ally's brother?

Travis

400

What does Ally compare to being on a rollercoaster ride?

Her journey of discovering her dyslexia and learning how to read.

400

What does the simile "As busy as a bee" reveal about a character in the story "Fish in a Tree"?

A) Lazy B) Happy C) Hardworking D) Energetic

c) Hardworking

400

Which character is often described as very empathetic?

Mr. Daniels