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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. With whom does Tiger live?

2. What do Granny, Corrina and Tiger do at Thompson Nursery?

3. Where does Lonnie work?

4. Who is the doctor who helps remove Granny's body from the house?

5. Corrina spends most of her days doing what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tiger learn about Abby Lynn's swimming party that makes her not being invited even more hurtful?

2. What is the Parker family dynamic and what makes Tiger aware of some tension in the house?

3. What is the nature of Tiger and Corrina's relationship?

4. Why does Tiger think that Granny is preparing her for marriage?

5. What is Tiger's relationship with Jesse Wade?

6. What are the circumstances of Granny's death and who finds her body?

7. Who is Mr. Thompson and what is the prized project he is working on?

8. What makes Tiger start to think about growing up and becoming a young woman?

9. What does the television represent in the Parker household?

10. Why does Tiger have conflicting feelings about Corrina?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kimberly Willis Holt is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Tiger Ann Parker. What did she look like? How old is she? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of pride. Identify at least two instances about pride in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.

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