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

2. For what reason does Tiger apologize to Jesse Wade?

3. Aunt Dorie Kay takes Tiger shopping for ___________________.

4. What three items does Tiger leave hanging on the clothesline?

5. Who calls to offer Tiger a job?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What are Tiger's feelings about 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. What is the allure for Tiger of moving to Baton Rouge to be with Aunt Dorie Kay?

7. What does Lonnie prove are his positive characteristics?

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

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

10. What are Tiger's mixed feelings about going to Baton Rouge with Aunt Dorie Kay?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

"My Louisiana Sky" is a classic example of a coming-of-age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of women in the American South during the 1950s. What precedents did these women feel compelled to follow? What restrictions did they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century women do not have? How were their lives significantly more difficult than the lives of 21st century women?

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