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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tiger feel about moving away from Saitter?
(a) Hesitant to live in a big city.
(b) Honored to be chosen.
(c) Frightened to change schools.
(d) Guilty because of her parents.

2. At Aunt Dorie Kay's apartment, Tiger is impressed by the swimming pool and the __________________.
(a) balcony.
(b) exercise room.
(c) lobby.
(d) bathroom.

3. What does Tiger say to Aunt Dorie Kay that makes Aunt Dorie Kay get tearful?
(a) That Dorie Kay had a heart of gold.
(b) That Dorie Kay was the most beautiful baby she ever saw.
(c) That Granny once said that Dorie Kay had a good head on her shoulders.
(d) That Dorie Kay was a problem child from her very first day.

4. Who is Magnolia?
(a) A hair stylist.
(b) Granny's oldest friend.
(c) Dorie Kay's maid.
(d) A restaurant owner.

5. How did Tiger almost get hurt while in Baton Rouge?
(a) She tripped over a sidewalk grate.
(b) She set the hair dryer too high.
(c) She ran across a busy street unaware of the traffic.
(d) She fell down a set of stairs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What one thing does Aunt Dorie Kay regret not doing in her life?

2. Who are the two nursery workers who make fun of Lonnie?

3. What does Magnolia tell Tiger about Tiger's role in the family?

4. How does Tiger feel about her plan to move to Baton Rouge?

5. Why does Tiger have a difficult time sleeping that night?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Aunt Dorie Kay explain to Tiger regarding the reason for Corrina's childlike mindset?

2. How does the author show that Tiger is becoming more emotionally discerning?

3. What is the scene at the Parker home when Tiger and Magnolia arrive?

4. What happens between her parents that makes Tiger reconsider moving to Baton Rouge with Aunt Dorie Kay?

5. What does Tiger learn about racial disparity when spending time with Magnolia?

6. Who is Magnolia and what is her role in the story?

7. What does Tiger note regarding her grief for Granny and the hurt that Aunt Dorie Kay feels about her strained relationship with Granny?

8. What changes has Aunt Dorie Kay made in her life to escape her past and what changes does she suggest for Tiger?

9. To what does Tiger compare they way people in town treat her parents?

10. What solution does Aunt Dorie Kay offer to Tiger when Tiger is worried about how the Parker household will function after Aunt Dorie Kay goes home?

(see the answer keys)

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