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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. Where is Corrina when Tiger returns home?
2. What unnerves Tiger at the apartment's swimming pool?
3. Tiger tells the beautician that she wants a hairstyle like whose?
4. What do Lonnie and Tiger note about the Anders' cows as they pass by?
5. What is Corrina doing when Tiger and Lonnie leave for work?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. What advice does Magnolia give to Tiger regarding Tiger's family?
3. What does Tiger's reconciliation with Jesse indicate about Tiger?
4. What changes has Aunt Dorie Kay made in her life to escape her past and what changes does she suggest for Tiger?
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. How does Tiger demonstrate strength of character regarding Abby Lynn's opinions of her?
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. Who is Magnolia and what is her role in the story?
9. What is the scene at the Parker home when Tiger and Magnolia arrive?
10. What does Aunt Dorie Kay advise Tiger regarding how she hurt Jesse and why regret is a negative thing?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Describe Magnolia. What is her role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by developing Magnolia's character in the novel?
Essay Topic 3
Explain Kimberly Willis Holt's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where she did.
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