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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the girl in #71?

2. What does Corrina now do when Lonnie comes home from work?

3. How many children does J.T. Webster have?

4. Who is the doctor who helps remove Granny's body from the house?

5. What are the rumors in town about the girl in #49?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author use foreshadowing in Chapter 2 regarding the rain?

2. How does Aunt Dorie Kay behave that makes Tiger wish that she was her parent?

3. What are the circumstances of Granny's death and who finds her body?

4. How is Tiger embarrassed by her family members while in church in Chapter 2?

5. Why does Tiger think that Granny is preparing her for marriage?

6. Who is Abby Lynn and what does Corrina do at the gym that embarrasses Tiger in front of her?

7. What advice does Granny give to Tiger regarding her parents?

8. What is the premise of "My Louisiana Sky'?

9. What is Tiger's relationship with Jesse Wade?

10. Why does Tiger have conflicting feelings about Corrina?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of struggle. Identify at least two instances about struggle in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Need takes on an almost human persona in this book. What was the source of the Parkers' needs? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

Kimberly Willis Holt is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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