Not Norman, a Goldfish Story (Comprehension Quiz)

At the beginning of the story, Why does the main character not like Norman?

• He is boring.

• He is too small.

• He is not a pretty fish.

• He cannot take him to school

Why does the main character take Norman to school for Show-and-Tell?

• His teacher loves fish.

• Everyone was asked to bring a pet.

• He hopes someone will want Norman.

• He is proud to show Norman to his classmates.

What does Norman do when the main character hears noises at night?

• He keeps him company.

• He does not do anything.

• He swims around in circles.

• He starts to splash the water.

How does Norman change the main character's feelings about him?

• Norman makes the main character realize that other pets are too noisy.

• Norman makes the main character realize that he has some good qualities.

• Norman makes the main character realize that he cannot afford another pet.

• Norman makes the main character realize that he cannot take care of another kind of pet.

What do you learn about being a friend from the story?

• Sometimes fish can make good friends.

• Sometimes good friends are hard to find.

• Sometimes good things come in small packages.

• Sometimes there is good in people that you cannot see right away.