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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. When does Aunt Dorie Kay tell Tiger that she will bring her back to Baton Rouge?

2. What three items does Tiger leave hanging on the clothesline?

3. Why does Lonnie refuse to leave the nursery when the storm hits?

4. What is Corrina doing when Tiger and Lonnie leave for work?

5. How long does Tiger stay at the creek after Jesse Wade goes home?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What changes has Aunt Dorie Kay made in her life to escape her past and what changes does she suggest for Tiger?

4. How does the author show that Tiger craves a sophisticated lifestyle but still has a lot to learn about living in the city?

5. What does Aunt Dorie Kay advise Tiger regarding how she hurt Jesse and why regret is a negative thing?

6. Why does Aunt Dorie Kay feel so frustrated with Lonnie regarding household management and what arrangement does she make with Brother Dave to help the Parkers?

7. What is the allure for Tiger of moving to Baton Rouge to be with Aunt Dorie Kay?

8. What does Lonnie prove are his positive characteristics?

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

10. What does Tiger note regarding her grief for Granny and the hurt that Aunt Dorie Kay feels about her strained relationship with Granny?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Lonnie Parker. What did he look like? What position does he have in the family? What were his positive personality traits? What were his dreams and fears? What was most valuable to him in his world?

Essay Topic 2

What is the greatest lesson Tiger learns from her mother? Is it true that important lessons are also painful ones? What will Janey always recall about her mother that will solidify their relationship forever?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the overall setting for the story. Why does the author use the setting she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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