2. 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?

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

4. What happens between her parents that makes Tiger reconsider moving to Baton Rouge with Aunt Dorie Kay?

5. How does the author show that Tiger craves a sophisticated lifestyle but still has a lot to learn about living in the city?

6. 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?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it simply "My Louisiana Sky"? What is she trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each.

Essay Topic 3

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

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