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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 city is the setting for Chapter 40?

2. Who does Davey not want to see at her play?

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

4. What does Mr. Ortiz leave for Davey?

5. Who apologizes to Davey in Chapter 30?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What prompts Davey to finally lash out at Walter, Bitsy, and Gwen?

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

7. How do Walter and Bitsy react to Gwen telling them that she will be moving back to Atlantic City?

8. Why does Davey feel hesitant to trust Miriam?

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

10. What message about alcoholism does Judy Blume send to the reader?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the brown paper bag to Davey? What about the items inside the bag?

Essay Topic 3

How is the American family structure a theme in Tiger Eyes? What can the reader infer about Judy Blume's interpretation of the American family?

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