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

2. What name does Aunt Dorie Kay want Tiger to go by when in the city?
(a) Beth.
(b) Sara.
(c) Ann.
(d) Kenzie.

3. What does Aunt Dorie Kay not want Tiger to have to worry about?
(a) Working in the garden.
(b) Cleaning the house.
(c) Fixing meals.
(d) Paying bills.

4. How long does Tiger stay at the creek after Jesse Wade goes home?
(a) About an hour.
(b) Just a few minutes.
(c) Hours.
(d) Overnight.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tiger's demeanor during Granny's funeral?

2. Abby Lynn tells Tiger that Tiger's hair looks like _________________.

3. Why does Tiger wash Corrina's hair when she gets home?

4. Aunt Dorie Kay takes Tiger shopping for ___________________.

5. What does Tiger tell Aunt Dorie Kay about Jesse Wade's kissing her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tiger's reconciliation with Jesse indicate about Tiger?

2. What does Lonnie prove are his positive characteristics?

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

4. Who is Magnolia and what is her role in the story?

5. What happens between her parents that makes Tiger reconsider moving to Baton Rouge with Aunt Dorie Kay?

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

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

8. How does the author show that Tiger is becoming more emotionally discerning?

9. What is the scene at the Parker home when Tiger and Magnolia arrive?

10. Why does Aunt Dorie Kay feel so frustrated with Lonnie regarding household management and what arrangement does she make with Brother Dave to help the Parkers?

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