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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Shorty and Milton mock Lonnie when he tells Mrs. Thompson that ____________________.

2. What does Aunt Dorie Kay not want Tiger to have to worry about?

3. What is the furthest town Tiger has ever been away from her home?

4. Who calls to offer Tiger a job?

5. Where had Tiger gone before getting her hair cut in Baton Rouge?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lonnie prove are his positive characteristics?

2. What does Tiger note about racial prejudice when she is in town with Aunt Dorie Kay?

3. To what does Tiger compare they way people in town treat her parents?

4. What is Corrina's state of mind after Granny's death and what arrangements does Aunt Dorie Kay make for some immediate care?

5. What does Tiger's reconciliation with Jesse indicate about Tiger?

6. What is Tiger's behavior during the time of Granny's funeral?

7. What solution does Aunt Dorie Kay offer to Tiger when Tiger is worried about how the Parker household will function after Aunt Dorie Kay goes home?

8. What are Tiger's mixed feelings about going to Baton Rouge with Aunt Dorie Kay?

9. What does Tiger learn about racial disparity when spending time with Magnolia?

10. How does Tiger demonstrate strength of character regarding Abby Lynn's opinions of her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the greatest lesson Tiger learns from her father? Is it true that important lessons are also painful ones? What will Tiger always recall about her father from their experiences during her twelfth summer?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of pride. Identify at least two instances about pride in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Explain Kimberly Willis Holt's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where she did.

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