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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Tiger so upset when she learns where Jesse Wade is today?
(a) Jesse Wade had promised to go to town with her today.
(b) Jesse Wade said he would go to the ice cream social with her.
(c) Jesse Wade went to the swimming party even though Tiger was not invited.
(d) Jesse Wade has not returned her new comic books.

2. Who left the gate open unintentionally?
(a) Lonnie.
(b) Tiger.
(c) Granny.
(d) Corrina.

3. Who is Tiger's father?
(a) Louis.
(b) Lymon.
(c) Lester.
(d) Lonnie.

4. Where does Jesse Wade's mother tell Tiger that Jesse Wade is when Tiger arrives at the Thompson house?
(a) Out in the orchard with Mr. Thompson.
(b) Abby Lynn's swimming party.
(c) His cousin's house in Baton Rouge.
(d) A Boy Scouts camping trip.

5. What does Jesse Wade do while the women pick peas?
(a) Goes to town for candy and gum.
(b) Relaxes on the porch swing.
(c) Rides his bike.
(d) Reads comic books.

6. Which one of Tiger's friends acts out to make Tiger laugh while she is working?
(a) Abby Lynn.
(b) Kenny Mac.
(c) Sam Justice.
(d) Jesse Wade.

7. Who is Tiger's mother?
(a) Caroline.
(b) Carol.
(c) Corrina.
(d) Carlotta.

8. Corrina begins to quote _________________.
(a) Bible verses.
(b) comic book heroes.
(c) lines from TV shows.
(d) lines from Shakespeare.

9. What does Jesse tell Tiger about Abby Lynn?
(a) She is moving to Chicago.
(b) She has a crush on Donald Johnson.
(c) She has a new swimming pool.
(d) She is going to Hawaii for vacation.

10. What slight injury does Corrina get at the picnic?
(a) A splinter.
(b) A paper cut.
(c) A scraped knee.
(d) A sunburn.

11. What is notable about Tiger's parents?
(a) They have white blonde hair.
(b) They have green eyes.
(c) They are mentally disabled.
(d) They are great singers.

12. What grade is Tiger in at the beginning of the story?
(a) 6th.
(b) 9th.
(c) 3rd.
(d) 4th.

13. What does Corrina do in church that causes the whole congregation to laugh?
(a) Trips going up the aisle?
(b) Keeps singing after the music stops.
(c) Gets the hiccups.
(d) Loudly calls attention to Granny's snoring.

14. What church does the family attend?
(a) Catholic.
(b) Methodist.
(c) Presbyterian.
(d) Baptist.

15. Who is critical of the gift in #13?
(a) Tiger.
(b) Corrina.
(c) Granny.
(d) Lonnie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What puzzles Tiger about Aunt Dorie Kay when she arrives at the house?

2. What is Tiger doing the next day when she hears Corrina scream?

3. What is the cause of Corrina's screaming?

4. Tiger's relationship with Corrina is like they were ____________________.

5. Why does Granny wake Tiger early in the morning in Chapter 4?

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