Beginning
Characters
Middle Events
Key Situations
Ending & Idea
100

What important objects are mentioned at the start of the story?

The Leander pearls

100

Who is the main character of the story?

A private detective

100

What shocking thing is discovered in the story?

A dead body

100

What animal is important in the investigation?

A goldfish

100

Does the detective find the truth in the end?

Yes

200

Why do the pearls become important? 

They are valuable and cause trouble

200

Who does the detective meet for information?

Rush Madder

200

What is offered to encourage the investigation?

A reward

200

Where does an important meeting happen?

At Sunset’s

200

What does the story show about rich people?

They often hide secrets

300

What kind of story is “Goldfish”? 

A detective / crime story

300

Whose house does the detective visit?

Sype’s house

300

What does the detective do after learning about the body?

He investigates the case

300

What does the detective do to find the truth? 

He asks questions and looks for clues

300

What do the black fish and white pearls represent?

Crime and greed

400

What problem starts the whole investigation? 

The pearls and the crime around them

400

Is Rush Madder honest with the detective? 

No, he is suspicious

400

What makes the case dangerous?

Crime, lies, and money

400

What place gives the detective important clues? 

Sype’s house

400

What does the detective understand about the people involved? 

They are greedy and dishonest

500

What is the main mystery at the start of the story? 

The connection between pearls and crime

500

Why is the detective important to the story?

He connects all events and finds the truth

500

How do meetings help the investigation? 

They give clues and reveal lies

500

Why is the goldfish important symbolically? 

It hides something valuable

500

What is the main message of the story? 

Greed leads to crime and destruction