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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 is Aunt Dorie Kay's given name?
(a) Doris.
(b) Doreen.
(c) Deidre.
(d) Delores.

2. Where is Corrina when Tiger returns home?
(a) At the grocery.
(b) In bed.
(c) Picking peas.
(d) Watching TV.

3. What does Aunt Dorie Kay try to teach Lonnie to do?
(a) Wash clothes.
(b) Write checks.
(c) Make coffee.
(d) Drive a car.

4. When does Aunt Dorie Kay tell Tiger that she will bring her back to Baton Rouge?
(a) On Spring break.
(b) Next week.
(c) During Christmas vacation.
(d) At the end of the summer.

5. Aunt Dorie Kay takes Tiger shopping for ___________________.
(a) new clothes.
(b) groceries.
(c) make-up.
(d) records.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tiger yell at Jesse Wade when he finds her?

2. Tiger is going to stay with Aunt Dorie Kay for a few days in which city?

3. What does Tiger tell Aunt Dorie Kay about Jesse Wade's kissing her?

4. Who calls to offer Tiger a job?

5. What do people bring to the house after the funeral?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Tiger's mixed feelings about going to Baton Rouge with Aunt Dorie Kay?

2. Why does Aunt Dorie Kay feel so frustrated with Lonnie regarding household management and what arrangement does she make with Brother Dave to help the Parkers?

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

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

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

6. How does the author show that Tiger craves a sophisticated lifestyle but still has a lot to learn about living in the city?

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 are Tiger's feelings about moving to Baton Rouge with Aunt Dorie Kay?

9. What does Aunt Dorie Kay advise Tiger regarding how she hurt Jesse and why regret is a negative thing?

10. What does Tiger's reconciliation with Jesse indicate about Tiger?

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