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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Corrina when Tiger returns home?
(a) In bed.
(b) Picking peas.
(c) Watching TV.
(d) At the grocery.

2. What is Aunt Dorie Kay's given name?
(a) Doris.
(b) Deidre.
(c) Delores.
(d) Doreen.

3. Corrina has not showered for __________________.
(a) a couple days.
(b) a few hours.
(c) more than a week.
(d) a month.

4. What one thing does Aunt Dorie Kay regret not doing in her life?
(a) Going to college.
(b) Getting married to her childhood sweetheart.
(c) Resolving her relationship with Granny before Granny's death.
(d) Going on a cruise.

5. Tiger tells the beautician that she wants a hairstyle like whose?
(a) Elizabeth Taylor's.
(b) Audrey Hepburn's.
(c) Grace Kelly's.
(d) Jean Seberg's.

6. What noise starts suddenly and startles the family?
(a) A fierce thunderstorm.
(b) Gunshots down the street.
(c) Hundreds of birds outside the house.
(d) Sirens.

7. What is Aunt Dorie Kay's response when Tiger asks her if she has a boyfriend?
(a) There is someone she has her eye on.
(b) She just broke up with her boyfriend.
(c) She is in love with an unavailable man.
(d) She can pay her bills on her own without a husband.

8. Why does Tiger have a difficult time sleeping that night?
(a) It is very hot and humid.
(b) The birds are making too much noise.
(c) She can't stop thinking about Granny.
(d) The thunderstorm keeps her awake.

9. Where will Magnolia be staying during her time in Saitter?
(a) Brother Dave's rectory.
(b) A Holiday Inn.
(c) The colored quarters.
(d) The Parker home.

10. What does Aunt Dorie Kay tell Tiger about Corrina?
(a) Corrina wanted to go to art school.
(b) Corrina was not born with her mental condition.
(c) Corrina was born prematurely.
(d) Corrina was a great athlete in school.

11. What do Lonnie and Tiger work on at the nursery?
(a) The Phaleonopsis orchids.
(b) The strawberry plants.
(c) The Louisiana Lady Camellia flowers.
(d) The rosemary topiaries.

12. Who calls to offer Tiger a job?
(a) Mrs. Greenaway.
(b) Rev. Wilson.
(c) Mr. Thompson.
(d) Mr. Palmer.

13. What does Tiger tell Aunt Dorie Kay about Jesse Wade's kissing her?
(a) She hopes he never tries that again.
(b) She thinks he was too sloppy.
(c) She feels bad about yelling at him.
(d) She can't wait to kiss him again.

14. Where does Tiger go to get away from people after the funeral?
(a) The barn.
(b) The woods.
(c) The creek.
(d) Her bedroom.

15. What do people bring to the house after the funeral?
(a) Contributions.
(b) Food.
(c) Liquor.
(d) Chairs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What state is the Parker house in when Tiger returns home?

2. Who is Magnolia?

3. What does Tiger want to escape by going to Aunt Dorie Kay's for a little while?

4. At Aunt Dorie Kay's apartment, Tiger is impressed by the swimming pool and the __________________.

5. What does Dorie Kay note about the dress in #86?

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