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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lonnie suggest to Mrs. Thompson that they should do before the storm hits?
(a) Cover the azaleas.
(b) Bring the camellias inside.
(c) Bring in the deck chairs.
(d) Close all the windows in the house.

2. What is Tiger's demeanor during Granny's funeral?
(a) She does not attend.
(b) She faints.
(c) She can't stop sobbing.
(d) She does not cry.

3. What does Dorie Kay note about the dress in #86?
(a) It is something Granny wanted.
(b) It still has the tags on it.
(c) It has only been worn once.
(d) It is faded but appropriate.

4. What unnerves Tiger at the apartment's swimming pool?
(a) Someone almost drowned.
(b) Someone whistles at her.
(c) She is afraid of the deep end of the pool.
(d) She can't dive like she used to.

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

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

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

8. What does Magnolia tell Tiger about Tiger's role in the family?
(a) She should have her parents put in a home.
(b) She is a big girl and her family needs her.
(c) She is lucky to be an only child.
(d) She should get away from them as soon as possible.

9. Who meets Tiger at the bus stop in Saitter?
(a) Jesse Wade.
(b) Miss Eula.
(c) Lonnie.
(d) Corrina.

10. Where do Tiger and Jesse Wade have lunch together?
(a) Under an oak tree.
(b) By the creek.
(c) At a park.
(d) At McDonald's.

11. Tiger is going to stay with Aunt Dorie Kay for a few days in which city?
(a) Baton Rouge.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Savannah.
(d) Atlanta.

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

13. What does Tiger contemplate as she and Aunt Dorie Kay drive?
(a) How long she will be able to stay in Baton Rouge before she gets homesick.
(b) Whether she should have Jesse Wade for a boyfriend.
(c) How different Aunt Dorie Kay is from her mother.
(d) How much she misses Granny.

14. Why does Tiger wash Corrina's hair when she gets home?
(a) Corrina hasn't showered for days.
(b) Corrina asked her for help.
(c) Tiger just wants to pamper her mother a little.
(d) Corrina has a cast on her arm and it has to stay dry.

15. For what does Jesse Wade apologize to Tiger?
(a) Kissing her.
(b) Not coming over sooner.
(c) Not taking her to the swimming party.
(d) Not bringing flowers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dorie Kay send Magnolia to the Parkers' home for a few days?

2. How did Tiger almost get hurt while in Baton Rouge?

3. After dinner, Aunt Dorie Kay and Tiger washed dishes and danced to ___________________.

4. What name does Aunt Dorie Kay want Tiger to go by when in the city?

5. What does Tiger find stuck in the mud as she walks home?

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