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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. Why does Tiger yell at Jesse Wade when he finds her?

2. How did Tiger almost get hurt while in Baton Rouge?

3. What does Aunt Dorie Kay tell Tiger about Corrina?

4. What noise starts suddenly and startles the family?

5. Where does Magnolia ask Lonnie to take her?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Tiger Ann Parker. What did she look like? How old is she? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Granny. What did she look like? What is her position in the family? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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