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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. What does Magnolia tell Tiger about Tiger's role in the family?

2. What does Tiger want to escape by going to Aunt Dorie Kay's for a little while?

3. Who is Aunt Dorie Kay's maid?

4. What does Tiger say to Aunt Dorie Kay that makes Aunt Dorie Kay get tearful?

5. What one thing does Aunt Dorie Kay regret not doing in her life?

Short Essay Questions

1. What changes has Aunt Dorie Kay made in her life to escape her past and what changes does she suggest for Tiger?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Tiger demonstrate strength of character regarding Abby Lynn's opinions of her?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several events of foreshadowing in "My Louisiana Sky". Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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