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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. Shorty and Milton mock Lonnie when he tells Mrs. Thompson that ____________________.
(a) he can hold his breath for four minutes.
(b) he was a champion wrestler.
(c) a storm is coming.
(d) he once drove a race car.

2. What is the furthest town Tiger has ever been away from her home?
(a) Osgood.
(b) Delilah.
(c) Bunkie.
(d) Jefferson Parish.

3. What does Tiger find stuck in the mud as she walks home?
(a) A truck.
(b) A sheep.
(c) A calf.
(d) A car.

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

5. Who is Aunt Dorie Kay's maid?
(a) Maddie.
(b) Magnolia.
(c) Liddy.
(d) Iris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where had Tiger gone before getting her hair cut in Baton Rouge?

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

3. For what reason does Tiger apologize to Jesse Wade?

4. What dress is Granny buried in?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What are Tiger's feelings about moving to Baton Rouge with Aunt Dorie Kay?

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