Exploring Chapters 12-14 of Fish In A Tree!

What does Ally think about herself in Chapter 12?

• She believes she is a great student.

• She thinks she is dumb.

• She feels she is the smartest in the class.

• She is confident about her abilities.

Who is Mr. Daniels in the story?

• Ally's father.

• A new student.

• The substitute teacher.

• The school principal.

What does Mr. Daniels do that surprises Ally in Chapter 13?

• He gives her a special award.

• He asks her to solve a math problem.

• He tells her she is smart.

• He ignores her.

In Chapter 14, what does Ally compare her mind to?

• A fish in a tree.

• A broken clock.

• A tangled ball of yarn.

• A blank canvas.

What activity does Mr. Daniels introduce to the class in Chapter 14?

• A spelling bee.

• A math competition.

• A book club.

• A game of chess.

How does Ally feel about playing chess?

• Excited and confident.

• Nervous and unsure.

• Bored and uninterested.

• Angry and frustrated.

What does Ally's brother, Travis, do for a living?

• He is a teacher.

• He works at a car repair shop.

• He is a chef.

• He is a musician.

What does Ally wish for in Chapter 12?

• To be invisible.

• To have a pet fish.

• To be able to read.

• To travel the world.

Who is Ally's best friend in the story?

• Keisha.

• Shay.

• Albert.

• Jessica.

What does Mr. Daniels encourage Ally to do in Chapter 13?

• To write a story.

• To draw a picture.

• To play sports.

• To participate in class.