Swimmy By Leo Lionni

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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.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Who is the setting of "Swimmy?"

    • A.

      Pool

    • B.

      Pond

    • C.

      Ocean

    • D.

      River

    Correct Answer
    C. Ocean
    Explanation
    "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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  • 2. 

    What happened to Swimmy's brothers and sisters?

    • A.

      They ran away.

    • B.

      They were eaten by a bottle-nose dolphin.

    • C.

      They went on vacation.

    • D.

      They were swallowed by a tuna fish.

    Correct Answer
    D. They were swallowed by a tuna fish.
    Explanation
    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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  • 3. 

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

    • A.

      To go swim and play and see things with him.

    • B.

      To play hide and seek with him.

    • C.

      To swim back home with him.

    • D.

      To see "Finding Nemo" at the Ocean Plex Theater with him.

    Correct Answer
    A. To go swim and play and see things with him.
    Explanation
    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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  • 4. 

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

    • A.

      To swim close together forming a person.

    • B.

      To swim close together in the shape of a jelly fish.

    • C.

      To swim close together forming one straight line.

    • D.

      To swim close together and form one large fish.

    Correct Answer
    D. To swim close together and form one large fish.
    Explanation
    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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  • 5. 

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

    • A.

      A nostril

    • B.

      A gill

    • C.

      An eye

    • D.

      A scale

    Correct Answer
    C. An eye
    Explanation
    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. 

    Did his plan work?

    • A.

      Yes

    • B.

      No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "yes." This implies that his plan did work.

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  • 7. 

    How was Swimmy different from his brothers and sisters?

    • A.

      He was bigger and better.

    • B.

      He was black and faster.

    • C.

      He was smaller and weaker.

    • D.

      He was red and mean.

    Correct Answer
    B. He was black and faster.
    Explanation
    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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  • 8. 

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

    • A.

      Medusa (jelly fish)

    • B.

      Lobster

    • C.

      A forest of seaweeds

    • D.

      A shark

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Medusa (jelly fish)
    B. Lobster
    C. A forest of seaweeds
    Explanation
    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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