Fish in a Tree Quiz

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In the chapter titled, in part, "The Gifts of No Excuses ...", the narrative refers to a close relationship between Oliver and his little sister. What other relationship in the book does this relationship echo? (from Chapters 41 – 46)

That between Ally and Albert, whom she thinks of as a big brother.

That between Ally and Travis, her supportive big brother.

That between Albert and his little sister, whom he takes care of after school.

That between Ally and Mr. Daniels, who thinks of her as a little sister.

Who is Roy G. Biv? (from Chapters 21 - 26)

A famous science teacher: Albert wants to be as smart about technology as he is.

A famous art teacher who studied color: Ally wants to be as knowledgeable about art as he is.

A fictional character who does not appear in literature: the letters of his name are the initials of the colors of the rainbow.

A fictional character who does not appear in literature: the letters of his name are the initials of the planets in the solar system.

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

Shay.

Keisha.

Oliver.

Albert.

What is significant about the character from "Star Trek" that Albert admires so much? (from Chapters 16 – 20)

He knows a lot about science, the way Albert does.

He does not have to deal with people who do not understand him, the way Albert does.

He knows a lot about cooking, the way Albert does.

He does not have to deal with people who disbelieve in the value of science, the way Albert does.

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

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

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.

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