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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. After dinner, Aunt Dorie Kay and Tiger washed dishes and danced to ___________________.

2. Who are the two nursery workers who make fun of Lonnie?

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

4. Lonnie instructs Tiger and Jesse Wade in _____________________.

5. Why does Dorie Kay send Magnolia to the Parkers' home for a few days?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

4. What is Tiger's behavior during the time of Granny's funeral?

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

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

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

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 does Tiger's reconciliation with Jesse indicate about Tiger?

10. What does Lonnie prove are his positive characteristics?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author used more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Magnolia. What is her role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by developing Magnolia's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the overall setting for the story. Why does the author use the setting she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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