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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. Who bought an astronomy book for Davey?

2. What is the name of Davey's cat?

3. Who wants to learn how to ski?

4. Who asks many questions?

5. How many broken toes does Gwen get from her tantrum?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Davey get angry with Jane after their night out with the boys?

2. In Davey's mind, what is the cause of hate?

3. Describe Davey's father's funeral.

4. How does Davey show that she wants closeness and intimacy?

5. How does Davey feel about alcohol?

6. What obstacles lie in Davey's path to recovery?

7. Describe Walter's character.

8. How does Davey alienate Jason?

9. What does the bread knife represent?

10. How is imagery used in Chapter 23 to demonstrate Davey's emotional strain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways does Davey feel close to her father? What activities does she do to feel closer to him?

Essay Topic 2

Who is the protagonist of the story? Who is the antagonist? How do you know?

Essay Topic 3

What are two examples of irony in Tiger Eyes? Why might the author have elected to portray these things ironically?

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