Tiger Rising Chapters 1-12

Front

What surprising realization does Rob have while whittling a tiger?

Back

Rob realized he was whittling Sistine.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

When was the last time Rob cried?

Back

6 months ago when his mother died.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What advice does Willie May give Rob to cure his rash?

Back

She told him to let the sadness rise on up to cure the rash.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does Rob find in the woods behind the Kentucky Star Motel?

Back

A tiger in a cage.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

Who is Sistine?

Back

Sistine is a character who becomes important to Rob and represents a connection to his emotions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What does Rob's whittling symbolize in the story?

Back

Rob's whittling symbolizes his creativity and his struggle to express his feelings.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

How does Rob feel about his mother’s death?

Back

Rob feels deep sadness and struggles to cope with the loss.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What does the tiger in the cage represent?

Back

The tiger represents Rob's own feelings of being trapped and his desire for freedom.

Front

What is the significance of the Kentucky Star Motel in the story?

Back

The Kentucky Star Motel serves as a backdrop for Rob's experiences and interactions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

How does Sistine's character influence Rob?

Back

Sistine challenges Rob to confront his emotions and encourages him to express himself.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3