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Fish in a Tree

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  • What does “bruise” mean?
    A mark on the skin from being hit or injured.
  • What does Ally’s brother, Travis, show her in Chapter 20?
    He shows her his old green car.
  • What does “jealous” mean?
    Feeling upset because someone has something you want.
  • How does Ally respond to Shay teasing her brother?
    She defends her brother and yells at Shay.
  • What does “dyslexia” mean?
    A learning difficulty that makes reading hard.
  • What is a “wiper”?
    A tool that clears rain from a car’s windshield.
  • What does “nickname” mean?
    A short or fun name people call someone.
  • What does it mean to “tease” someone?
    To make fun of them in a mean way.
  • What does Albert say about the toys from the Island of Misfit Toys?
    He says they aren’t really misfits.
  • What does Ally feel when Mr. Daniels praises her for trying?
    She feels happy and wants to do better.
  • What does Ally do to avoid writing in Chapter 16?
    She pretends her arm is hurt and wears a sling.
  • What does “defend” mean?
    To protect someone or something.
  • What funny problem does Travis’s car have?
    The windshield wipers only work with a rope.
  • What does Shay call Ally, Keisha, and Albert at lunch?
    She calls them “misfits.”
  • Why does Albert say his parents wouldn’t hurt him?
    They even rescue bugs from their house.
  • What does Albert often have on his face or body?
    He has bruises from being bullied.
  • Why did Shay get mad at Ally after the art contest?
    Ally won the contest, and Shay was jealous.
  • What does Keisha suggest Albert should do about the bullies?
    She says he should fight back or teach them a lesson.
  • Why does Ally invite Albert to sit with her and Keisha at lunch?
    She sees that Albert sits alone like them.
  • Why does Mr. Daniels tell Ally to walk away next time?
    He doesn’t want her to name-call or fight.
  • What is Albert’s nickname for the bullies?
    He calls them the “fire ants.”
  • What does Ally call Travis in Chapter 20?
    She calls him her "big brother," not just her older brother.
  • What is a “genius”?
    Someone very smart or talented.
  • What does “grudge” mean?
    A strong feeling of dislike or anger that lasts.
  • Why does Shay tease Ally in Chapter 20?
    She makes fun of Travis’s car.
  • What did Ally accidentally do to Shay’s cake last year?
    She grabbed a piece of it and ate it without thinking.
  • What does “misfit” mean?
    Someone who doesn’t fit in.
  • What does “violence” mean?
    Hurting others physically.
  • What is a “label”?
    A name or tag given to describe someone or something.
  • What does “predictable” mean?
    Something that happens as expected.
  • Why does Ally give Mr. Daniels a terrible paper?
    She wants him to ask her to do it over.
  • What does Albert say about his Flint shirt?
    It represents a genius character from Star Trek.
  • Why does Albert say he won’t fight the bullies?
    He doesn’t believe in violence.
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