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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is visiting with Granny when Tiger returns home in Chapter 8?
(a) Rev. Wilson.
(b) Miz. Eula.
(c) Mrs. Thompson.
(d) Aunt Dorie Kay.

2. Why is Tiger so upset when she learns where Jesse Wade is today?
(a) Jesse Wade said he would go to the ice cream social with her.
(b) Jesse Wade went to the swimming party even though Tiger was not invited.
(c) Jesse Wade has not returned her new comic books.
(d) Jesse Wade had promised to go to town with her today.

3. What do neighbors bring to the house after Granny dies?
(a) Relatives.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Money.
(d) Food.

4. What does Tiger do with Granny do at the church picnic?
(a) Sits on a quilt.
(b) Squeeze lemons for lemonade.
(c) Serve pies.
(d) Make sandwiches.

5. Who is the doctor who helps remove Granny's body from the house?
(a) Dr. Randolph.
(b) Dr. Hall.
(c) Dr. Jenkins.
(d) Dr. Randall.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state does Tiger live?

2. What does Jesse Wade ask Tiger to do at lunchtime?

3. What are Corrina, Jesse Wade and Tiger doing at the beginning of Chapter 5?

4. Why does Granny wake Tiger early in the morning in Chapter 4?

5. Why is Tiger irritated with her father?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tiger's behavior show that she is becoming more sensitive to the opinions of those outside her home?

2. What is the premise of "My Louisiana Sky'?

3. Who is Abby Lynn and what does Corrina do at the gym that embarrasses Tiger in front of her?

4. What advice does Granny give to Tiger regarding her parents?

5. What noble gesture does Jesse make regarding the swimming party and how does Tiger react to his trying to comfort her with a kiss?

6. How does the author use foreshadowing in Chapter 2 regarding the rain?

7. Why is Tiger so frustrated with her father after Granny's death?

8. Why does Tiger think that Granny is preparing her for marriage?

9. Which one of the Parker family members is most taken with the new television?

10. Why is Tiger doubly embarrassed when Corrina causes a scene in church?

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