The Goldfish Boy

1.Which character has a lit lamp in their front window?

• Penny Sullivan
• Mr Clark
• Mr Jenkins
• Old Nina

2. Which animal does Matthew’s special piece of wallpaper resemble?

• Lion
• Elephant
• Tiger
• Bear

3. Which lady is pregnant?

• Sheila Corbin
• Hannah Jenkins
• Claudia Bird
• Penny Sullivan

4. Which character likes gardening and is particularly fond of their roses?

• Mr Sullivan
• Mr Corbin
• Mr Clark
• Mr Jenkins

5. How does Matthew’s mum persuade a reluctant Matthew to get into the car for his doctor’s appointment?

• By threatening to tell his Dad
• By shouting at him in front of the neighbours
• By reminding him he swore on ‘Callum’s angel’
• By agreeing to buy him more disposable gloves

6. What makes Mr Clark so angry that he grabs Casey’s arms leaving a red mark on her skin?

• She throws stones into his pond
• She leaves muddy footprints along his garden path
• She pulls the petals of his favourite flowers
• She lets Teddy play by the pond

7. What is Melody’s unusual collection?

• Cards from gravestones
• Stones and rocks from the graveyard
• Dead insects and spiders
• Rose petals

8. What does Jake’s brother do for a living?

• A motor mechanic
• A supermarket cashier
• A footballer
• A teacher
• Nothing - he hangs around on the streets

9. How does Matthew describe how he feels when he is upset or nervous?

• Have a snake squirming in his stomach
• Having a beetle gnawing at his guts
• Having butterflies in his tummy
• Having a woodpecker pecking inside his head

10. What is Nina’s advice to Matthew?

• Don’t put off tomorrow what can be done today
• Don’t wait for a storm to pass, go out and dance in the rain
• Always look on the bright side of life
• When one door closes, another one always opens