The Fourteenth Goldfish Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main character’s name?
A
Ellie Cruz
2
Q
What is her grandpa’s name?
A
Melvin
3
Q
Why does Ellie’s Grandpa appear as a 14-year-old?
A
He tested his reversal of senescence (aging) on himself
4
Q
What’s the jellyfish’s scientific name?
A
Turritopsis melvinus
5
Q
Who is the jellyfish named after?
A
Ellie’s grandpa Melvin
6
Q
Who is the author of The Fourteenth Goldfish?
A
Jennifer Holms
7
Q
What happens with Ben and Ellie’s mom?
A
They date and eventually get married!
8
Q
Who does Ellie call her “fourteenth goldfish”?
A
Melvin
9
Q
Why is Brianna Ellie’s ex best friend?
A
Because she joined the volleyball team, and no longer had much time for Ellie.
10
Q
what does Melvin do with T.melvinus
A
he flushes it down the toilet
11
Q
Who does Melvin hire to help steal the T. melvinus from his lab?
A
Raj
