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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. What do Lonnie and Tiger work on at the nursery?

3. What state is the Parker house in when Tiger returns home?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Corrina's state of mind after Granny's death and what arrangements does Aunt Dorie Kay make for some immediate care?

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

9. How does the author show that Tiger is becoming more emotionally discerning?

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

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

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 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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