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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. Tiger is going to stay with Aunt Dorie Kay for a few days in which city?

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

3. Where will Magnolia be staying during her time in Saitter?

4. What do people bring to the house after the funeral?

5. Who meets Tiger at the bus stop in Saitter?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the scene at the Parker home when Tiger and Magnolia arrive?

6. What does Aunt Dorie Kay advise Tiger regarding how she hurt Jesse and why regret is a negative thing?

7. 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?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the greatest lesson Tiger learns from her father? Is it true that important lessons are also painful ones? What will Tiger always recall about her father from their experiences during her twelfth summer?

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

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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