2. 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?

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

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

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

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

7. Who is Magnolia and what is her role in the story?

8. What is the allure for Tiger of moving to Baton Rouge to be with Aunt Dorie Kay?

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

10. What does Aunt Dorie Kay explain to Tiger regarding the reason for Corrina's childlike mindset?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Corrina Parker. What did she look like? What is her family position? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Granny. What did she look like? What is her position in the family? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

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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