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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 is the name of the restaurant that Gwen takes Davey to?

2. Who suggests that Davey begin seeing a psychiatrist?

3. Who else is a patient of Davey's psychiatrist?

4. What is the name of the woman who is the head of the music department at Davey's school?

5. According to Davey, who makes the decisions for Gwen?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the candle that Davey buys a symbol of?

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

4. Does Davey have a happy birthday? Why or why not?

5. What does Jason's cape symbolize?

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

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

8. Why does Davey feel hesitant to trust Miriam?

9. What is the significance of the stone that Wolf sends to Davey?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When, how, and why does Davey reverse roles with those around her?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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