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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 does Davey feel closest to her father?

2. What is the translation of the Spanish phrase that Wolf tells Davey to describe when he will see her again?

3. What stops Davey from sending letters to Wolf?

4. What has changed about Gwen that disgusts Davey so much?

5. Who wants Gwen and the kids to stay in Los Alamos the most?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is one example of how death has made Davey afraid of everything?

2. What causes Davey to finally explode at Walter?

3. How does Davey's concept of Los Alamos change after she is in the play?

4. Why has Davey kept the bloody clothes from her father's death?

5. How does Davey feel about Gwen dating, and the man she is dating?

6. Why does Davey feel closest to her father in the canyon?

7. What is the play that Davey is in a symbol of?

8. How does Davey's family feel about Ned dating Gwen?

9. Why does Davey feel hesitant to trust Miriam?

10. How does the reader know that Jane's drinking has become a problem?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is setting significant to the story? How does setting play a role in Davey's recovery from grief?

Essay Topic 2

Why is the title Tiger Eyes significant to the story?

Essay Topic 3

How is running away from emotions an important theme in the story?

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