Big Al

Why were the other fish fearful of Big Al?

• He was extremely bossy.

• He was mean to them.

• His skin was ugly and his teeth were sharp.

• He always ate fish if they got too close.

Big Al tried to camouflage, be silly, and puff himself up. His actions show he ____ _.

• was desperate for friends

• wanted to be left alone

• did not want to play

• was liked by all the fish

Big Al tried multiple times to make friends. His actions show he was-

• funny

• selfish

• lazy

• persistent

What does Big Al's attempt to camouflage suggest about his character?

• He is shy

• He is adventurous

• He is trying to fit in

• He is aggressive

In the story of Big Al, what does his puffing up indicate?

• He is angry

• He is trying to impress

• He is scared

• He is feeling cold

What is the main theme of Big Al's story?

• Friendship

• Adventure

• Mystery

• Competition

Which literary device is used when describing Big Al's attempts to make friends?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What lesson can be learned from Big Al's persistence?

• Never give up

• Always follow the rules

• Be cautious

• Stay alone

How does Big Al's behavior change throughout the story?

• He becomes more isolated

• He becomes more determined

• He becomes more aggressive

• He becomes more relaxed

What does the name 'Big Al' suggest about the character?

• He is small

• He is large

• He is fast

• He is slow