Exploring The Fourteenth Goldfish

Which subject does Ellie's mother teach?

• Math

• Science

• Drama

• History

What scientific discovery does Melvin make that is central to the plot?

• A cure for cancer

• A formula for reversing aging

• A new element

• A time machine

Who becomes Ellie's new friend at school?

• Brianna

• Raj

• Melvin

• Marie

Which event leads Ellie to question the ethics of scientific discovery?

• Seeing the mummy at the museum

• The break-in at Melvin's lab

• Raj's science project

• Her mother's play rehearsal

How does Ellie's relationship with her grandfather change throughout the story?

• She becomes more distant from him.

• She learns to appreciate his perspective and grows closer to him.

• She ignores him completely.

• She argues with him constantly.

What idea is represented by the goldfish in the story?

• Wealth and prosperity

• Immortality and the cycle of life

• Friendship

• Competition

Why does Melvin want to retrieve his experiment from the lab?

• To destroy it before anyone else uses it

• To win a Nobel Prize

• To sell it for money

• To show it to Ellie

Which theme is most prominent in "The Fourteenth Goldfish"?

• The importance of friendhsip

• The ethics of scientific discovery

• The value of money

• The dangers of technology

What does Ellie learn about Marie Curie that causes her to rethink the experiment?

• Marie Curie won a Nobel Prize.

• Marie Curie was against immortality.

• Marie Curie got cancer from her science experiments.

• Marie Curie was against women in science.

Why does Melvin ultimately decides to let go of his experiment?

• He realizes the potential dangers and it could cause.

• He wants to become rich.

• He decides to travel the world.

• He wants to impress Ellie.