1. 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?

2. What does Tiger note regarding her grief for Granny and the hurt that Aunt Dorie Kay feels about her strained relationship with Granny?

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

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

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

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

9. What are Tiger's feelings about moving to Baton Rouge with Aunt Dorie Kay?

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

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

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 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of pride. Identify at least two instances about pride in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.

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