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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. What does Tiger say to Aunt Dorie Kay that makes Aunt Dorie Kay get tearful?
(a) That Granny once said that Dorie Kay had a good head on her shoulders.
(b) That Dorie Kay had a heart of gold.
(c) That Dorie Kay was the most beautiful baby she ever saw.
(d) That Dorie Kay was a problem child from her very first day.

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

3. At Aunt Dorie Kay's apartment, Tiger is impressed by the swimming pool and the __________________.
(a) bathroom.
(b) balcony.
(c) lobby.
(d) exercise room.

4. Who is Magnolia?
(a) Granny's oldest friend.
(b) Dorie Kay's maid.
(c) A restaurant owner.
(d) A hair stylist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aunt Dorie Kay tell Tiger about Corrina?

2. Who does Aunt Dorie Kay ask to check in on Corrina when Lonnie is at work?

3. What unnerves Tiger at the apartment's swimming pool?

4. What does Lonnie suggest to Mrs. Thompson that they should do before the storm hits?

5. Aunt Dorie Kay takes Tiger shopping for ___________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Tiger's mixed feelings about going to Baton Rouge with Aunt Dorie Kay?

2. What is Tiger's behavior during the time of Granny's funeral?

3. What advice does Magnolia give to Tiger regarding Tiger's family?

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

5. What is Corrina's state of mind after Granny's death and what arrangements does Aunt Dorie Kay make for some immediate care?

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

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

8. To what does Tiger compare they way people in town treat her parents?

9. What solution does Aunt Dorie Kay offer to Tiger when Tiger is worried about how the Parker household will function after Aunt Dorie Kay goes home?

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

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