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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 Corrina doing when Tiger and Lonnie come home from work in Chapter 17?

2. What state is the Parker house in when Tiger returns home?

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

4. Who is Magnolia?

5. What is Tiger's demeanor during Granny's funeral?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Corrina's state of mind after Granny's death and what arrangements does Aunt Dorie Kay make for some immediate care?

2. What is the allure for Tiger of moving to Baton Rouge to be with Aunt Dorie Kay?

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

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

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

6. What does Tiger note about racial prejudice when she is in town with Aunt Dorie Kay?

7. What is Tiger's behavior during the time of Granny's funeral?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several events of foreshadowing in "My Louisiana Sky". Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

"My Louisiana Sky" is a classic example of a coming-of-age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

Essay Topic 3

What is the greatest lesson Tiger learns from her father? Is it true that important lessons are also painful ones? What will Tiger always recall about her father from their experiences during her twelfth summer?

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