3. What does Tiger feel about moving away from Saitter?
(a) Honored to be chosen.
(b) Hesitant to live in a big city.
(c) Guilty because of her parents.
(d) Frightened to change schools.

4. What is Corrina doing when Tiger and Lonnie come home from work in Chapter 17?
(a) Watching TV.
(b) Peeling potatoes.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Taking a bath.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Tiger go to get away from people after the funeral?

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

3. How does Tiger feel about her plan to move to Baton Rouge?

4. Corrina has not showered for __________________.

5. Who is Magnolia?

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

3. What does Tiger note regarding her grief for Granny and the hurt that Aunt Dorie Kay feels about her strained relationship with Granny?

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

5. 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?

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

7. Why is Shorty so angry when Mrs. Thompson takes Lonnie's advice over his?

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

9. What does Aunt Dorie Kay advise Tiger regarding how she hurt Jesse and why regret is a negative thing?

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

(see the answer keys)

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