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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. How did Tiger almost get hurt while in Baton Rouge?
2. What does Magnolia question Tiger about as she gets ready for work?
3. What does Aunt Dorie Kay try to teach Lonnie to do?
4. What dress is Granny buried in?
5. Tiger prepares for her first day of working at ___________________.
Short Essay Questions
1. What are Tiger's feelings about moving to Baton Rouge with Aunt Dorie Kay?
2. What advice does Magnolia give to Tiger regarding Tiger's family?
3. What are Tiger's mixed feelings about going to Baton Rouge with Aunt Dorie Kay?
4. 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?
5. What does Lonnie prove are his positive characteristics?
6. How does the author show that Tiger is becoming more emotionally discerning?
7. How does the author show that Tiger craves a sophisticated lifestyle but still has a lot to learn about living in the city?
8. What happens between her parents that makes Tiger reconsider moving to Baton Rouge with Aunt Dorie Kay?
9. How does Tiger demonstrate strength of character regarding Abby Lynn's opinions of her?
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
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 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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