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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. Where does Aunt Dorie Kay take Tiger for a treat?
2. What does Lonnie suggest to Mrs. Thompson that they should do before the storm hits?
3. What dress is Granny buried in?
4. What does Aunt Dorie Kay try to teach Lonnie to do?
5. What does Tiger tell Aunt Dorie Kay about Jesse Wade's kissing her?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Corrina's state of mind after Granny's death and what arrangements does Aunt Dorie Kay make for some immediate care?
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 does Tiger learn about racial disparity when spending time with Magnolia?
4. Why is Shorty so angry when Mrs. Thompson takes Lonnie's advice over his?
5. How does the author show that Tiger craves a sophisticated lifestyle but still has a lot to learn about living in the city?
6. What does Tiger's reconciliation with Jesse indicate about Tiger?
7. 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?
8. What does Tiger note regarding her grief for Granny and the hurt that Aunt Dorie Kay feels about her strained relationship with Granny?
9. What does Aunt Dorie Kay advise Tiger regarding how she hurt Jesse and why regret is a negative thing?
10. What changes has Aunt Dorie Kay made in her life to escape her past and what changes does she suggest for Tiger?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain Kimberly Willis Holt's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where she did.
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
What is the greatest lesson Tiger learns from her mother? Is it true that important lessons are also painful ones? What will Janey always recall about her mother that will solidify their relationship forever?
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