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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 Aunt Dorie Kay tell Tiger about why Corrina is mentally challenged?
(a) Corrina nearly drowned in a pond and suffered brain damage.
(b) Corrina fell out of a tree while trying to rescue Dorie Kay.
(c) Corrina was born mentally retarded.
(d) Corrina fell forward off of her bike while riding down a hill.

2. What does Tiger want to escape by going to Aunt Dorie Kay's for a little while?
(a) Her job at the nursery.
(b) Jesse Wade trying to kiss her all the time.
(c) The embarrassment of her parents' condition.
(d) Chores around the house.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Shorty and Milton mock Lonnie when he tells Mrs. Thompson that ____________________.

2. What does Tiger see on the clothesline when she gets home?

3. Tiger tells the beautician that she wants a hairstyle like whose?

4. When does Aunt Dorie Kay tell Tiger that she will bring her back to Baton Rouge?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. 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?

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

5. How does the author show that Tiger craves a sophisticated lifestyle but still has a lot to learn about living in the city?

6. What does Tiger note about racial prejudice when she is in town with Aunt Dorie Kay?

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

8. What does Lonnie prove are his positive characteristics?

9. What does Aunt Dorie Kay explain to Tiger regarding the reason for Corrina's childlike mindset?

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

(see the answer keys)

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