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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Corrina begins to quote _________________.
(a) Bible verses.
(b) lines from TV shows.
(c) lines from Shakespeare.
(d) comic book heroes.

2. Why does Tiger think that Jesse Wade is spoiled?
(a) He doesn't have to do chores.
(b) He gets a new bike every Summer.
(c) He goes to Florida for Christmas.
(d) He goes to Major League Baseball games.

3. What does Tiger most admire about Aunt Dorie Kay?
(a) She has beautiful hair.
(b) She is very artistic.
(c) She can take charge.
(d) She gives her gifts.

4. Where does Lonnie work?
(a) Long's Tool & Die Shop.
(b) Saitter Elementary School.
(c) Thompson nursery.
(d) Ace Hardware.

5. Tiger cannot help but compare Mrs. Thompson's clean, crisp attire to Corrina's _________________.
(a) faded dress.
(b) torn tennis shoes.
(c) dirty pants.
(d) sunbonnet.

6. How many children does J.T. Webster have?
(a) 3.
(b) 0.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

7. What are the rumors in town about the girl in #49?
(a) She will have a good inheritance one day.
(b) She has black people in her family.
(c) Her father abuses her.
(d) She lets boys kiss her.

8. What is Tiger hoping will arrive in the mail each day?
(a) A vacation postcard from Jesse Wade.
(b) Her subscription to American Girl magazine.
(c) An invitation to Abby Lynn's swimming party.
(d) A letter from Aunt Dorie Kay.

9. What puzzles Tiger about Aunt Dorie Kay when she arrives at the house?
(a) She has been recently married.
(b) Her hair is a bright gold color.
(c) She does not express any grief.
(d) She is drinking beer.

10. Who does Tiger learn has eloped with J.T. Webster?
(a) Hannah.
(b) Marie.
(c) Lizellen.
(d) Sarabeth.

11. What grade is Tiger in at the beginning of the story?
(a) 6th.
(b) 4th.
(c) 9th.
(d) 3rd.

12. Who is the most popular girl in Tiger's town?
(a) Abby Lynn.
(b) Anne Marie.
(c) Abigail Suzanne.
(d) Andrea Louise.

13. What does Jesse Wade do while the women pick peas?
(a) Rides his bike.
(b) Relaxes on the porch swing.
(c) Goes to town for candy and gum.
(d) Reads comic books.

14. Where does Jesse Wade's mother tell Tiger that Jesse Wade is when Tiger arrives at the Thompson house?
(a) Abby Lynn's swimming party.
(b) A Boy Scouts camping trip.
(c) Out in the orchard with Mr. Thompson.
(d) His cousin's house in Baton Rouge.

15. Who will handle Granny's funeral arrangements?
(a) Corrina.
(b) Mr. Thompson.
(c) Aunt Dorie Kay.
(d) Lonnie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jesse Wade tell Tiger when he gets out of the car when she is walking home?

2. What does Abby Lynn view judgmentally when Tiger passes by?

3. How did Tiger learn about Corrina's childlike mental state?

4. With whom does Tiger live?

5. What does Tiger do with Granny do at the church picnic?

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