Tears of a Tiger

How was this book structured, or organized?

• Chronologically, in the order the events happened.

• The events happened in reverse order from when they occurred.

• The story unfolded and developed from a variety of viewpoints.

• The story was told from the viewpoint of Rob, who was killed in the beginning.

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Who says this to Andy "I want to help you now, Andy, but I don't know how. I just know that tie heals all wounds, and that you're young, and strong, and resilient. You'll bounce back from this...my headache is getting worse."

• Keisha

• Andy's Father

• Andy's Mother

• Andy's Aunt

Andy’s overall mood would most likely be described as:

• Hopeful

• Joyous

• Depressed

• Happy

Andy’s relationship with his parents would best be described as:

• Close

• Loving

• Distant

• Perfect

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In Tears of a Tiger, Andy grows closest to _____ after Robbie's death.

• Coach Ripley

• Keisha

• Tyrone

• B.J.

In Tears of a Tiger, Andy receives _____ as a consequence for his role in Rob's death.

• mandatory therapy and house arrest with a monitoring device

• expulsion from school and court-mandated psychiatric counseling

• a two-year suspended prison sentence and DUI classes

• five years in prison and addictions counseling

In Tears of a Tiger, Andy's therapist encourages him to _____.

• quit the basketball team

• join another counseling session at school

• contact Robbie's parents

• tell his parents how he really feels

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of haiku?

• consists of 3 short lines

• consists of 17 syllables, divided line by line

• consists of a rhyming pattern

• consists of powerful words within a limited space

Which quote best depicts Andy's father's attempt to understand his son?

• "How can you consider yourself an athlete if you can't even pass gym?"

• "It seemed for a while that you were improving."

• "You have to be strong and show that you are bigger than the problem."

• "Don't play with me, boy. I'm trying to figure out what's going on here."

During class discussions about Macbeth in Tears of a Tiger, which of the following prompts Andy to leave the room?

• B.J. talking about Macbeth having nothing left to live for

• Marcus saying Macbeth deserves to die for killing his best friend

• Keisha calling Lady Macbeth a wimp for her suicide

• The teacher calling suicide 'the coward's way out'