The Tiger Rising chapters 27 - 30

Rob's actions at the tiger's cage, when the wouldn't walk out, support the idea that he is —

• screaming at Sistine to get away

• angry at the tiger for not leaving, just like he doesn't let his feelings leave his suitcase

• regretting that he unlocked the cage

• hoping that someone will hear them and come help

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Which sentence does the author use to suggest that the Rob's dad is allowing Rob to cry?

• Rob buried his face in his father's shirt.

• It smelled like sweat and turpentine and green leaves.

• "And we got to learn to make do with that."

• "Caroline", his father whispered.

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In the first paragraph of page 103 of chapter 27, the word oblivious means —

• shutting

• paying attention to

• thinking about something

• not aware of or not noticing

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Which sentence from the story shows that Sistine has respect for the tiger?

• She put her hand on the tiger, too.

• "We have to bury him right."

• She crouched down next to him.

• "He was so pretty."

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His muscles moved like a river.

The author includes figurative/sensory language in chapter 27 to illustrate how---

• the tiger sounded as he ran

• the tiger smelled when he was in the cage

• the tiger felt as he left the cage

• the tiger looked as he ran

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Which sentence from the selection best shows a contrast and contradiction in Rob's character?

• "I wish it had been you!", he screamed.

• So he did something he thought he would never do.

• He stared at his father.

• "I ain't going to cry", Rob said.

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Who holds Sistine while she cries over the death of the tiger?

• Willie May

• Rob's dad

• her mother

• Beauchamp

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What evidence supports the idea that Rob's dad wants to open up more with him and talk about Rob's mom?

• His father cleared his throat.

• "I aim to call that principal and tell him you're going back to school".

• "It's hard for me to talk about your mama, but I'll say it for you".

• "Saying her name pains me."

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The word flickered in the last paragraph of page 111 in chapter 29 refers to something that is —

• quickly

• shine unsteadily in small quick movements

• moves

• rapid

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Willie May's reaction, in chapter 28 at the top of page 106 when she sees both Rob and Sistine shows that she is —

• relieved they're both safe

• angry that they released the tiger

• confused on what was going on

• glad to see the tiger gone

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