Swimmy By Leo Lionni

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1. Who is the setting of "Swimmy?"

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"Swimmy" is a children's book written by Leo Lionni. The story is about a little fish named Swimmy who lives in the ocean. He goes on an adventure to find a new school of fish after his old school is eaten by a big fish. The setting of the story is primarily in the ocean, where Swimmy and the other fish live and explore.

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Swimmy By Leo Lionni - Quiz

This is a book about a little black fish in a school of red fish, which discovers a way of protecting them all from their natural enemies. Take this quiz to find out how much you know from the book.

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2. Did his plan work?

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The given correct answer is "yes." This implies that his plan did work.

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3. What was Swimmy's plan for the school of fish?

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Swimmy's plan for the school of fish was to swim close together and form one large fish. This plan would make them appear larger and more intimidating to potential predators, increasing their chances of survival. By swimming in this formation, they would be able to protect themselves and confuse their enemies, making it harder for them to single out individual fish.

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4. How was Swimmy different from his brothers and sisters?

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Swimmy was different from his brothers and sisters because he was black and faster. This suggests that his physical appearance and speed set him apart from the rest. It implies that Swimmy had unique characteristics that made him stand out among his siblings, making him the fastest and having a distinct coloration compared to the others.

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5. What was Swimmy pretending to be when he swam close together with the school of fish?

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Swimmy was pretending to be an eye when he swam close together with the school of fish. This means that Swimmy was imitating the appearance and movement of an eye to deceive potential predators and protect the school of fish. By resembling an eye, Swimmy helped the fish to appear larger and more intimidating, deterring any potential threats from attacking them.

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6. What happened to Swimmy's brothers and sisters?

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The correct answer suggests that Swimmy's brothers and sisters were swallowed by a tuna fish. This implies that they were eaten by the tuna fish and are no longer present.

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7. What did Swimmy ask the school of fish to do when he first met them?

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Swimmy asked the school of fish to go swim and play and see things with him when he first met them.

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8. What kind of creatures did Swimmy encounter on his voyage? (Mark all that apply.)

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Swimmy encountered multiple creatures on his voyage, including medusa (jelly fish), lobster, and a forest of seaweeds. These choices are all correct because they are mentioned as the creatures Swimmy encountered during his journey.

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Who is the setting of "Swimmy?"
Did his plan work?
What was Swimmy's plan for the school of fish?
How was Swimmy different from his brothers and sisters?
What was Swimmy pretending to be when he swam close together with the...
What happened to Swimmy's brothers and sisters?
What did Swimmy ask the school of fish to do when he first met them?
What kind of creatures did Swimmy encounter on his voyage? (Mark all...
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