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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 Davey hope that Hugh and Leyana will see in her at the end of the book?

2. Who does Davey argue with when they cut class together?

3. Who tries out for the play with Davey?

4. How does Bitsy react to learning that the family is moving?

5. When Mr. Ortiz dies, who leaves Davey an envelope?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why don't Walter and Bitsy want Davey to learn to drive?

2. What does the last chapter of the story represent?

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. Is Walter's apology sincere after he slaps Davey? Why or why not?

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

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

8. On the first Christmas after her father has died, how does Davey deal with Christmas?

9. Why does Davey leave letters for Wolf to find?

10. What reaction does Davey have toward her birthday gifts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is realism an important part of Tiger Eyes? What purpose do realistic elements include?

Essay Topic 2

Compare Atlantic City, Santa Fe, and Los Alamos to each other, using Davey's thoughts on each city.

Essay Topic 3

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

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