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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. Tiger prepares for her first day of working at ___________________.

2. What is Tiger's demeanor during Granny's funeral?

3. Where is Corrina when Tiger returns home?

4. Who is Magnolia?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Lonnie prove are his positive characteristics?

3. To what does Tiger compare they way people in town treat her parents?

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

5. What does Tiger learn about racial disparity when spending time with Magnolia?

6. What does Tiger's reconciliation with Jesse indicate about Tiger?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Aunt Dorie Kay. What did she look like? What kind of life does she lead? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

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

Compare and contrast the lives of Tiger and Jesse Wade. How are their circumstances similar? In what ways are their lives different? What draws them together to make them friends? What could have threatened to kill a friendship even before it began?

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