The Tiger Rising Chapters 1-12 Quiz

What are the main characteristics of the protagonist, Rob, in the story?

• The main characteristics of the protagonist, Rob, in the story are his grief over his mother's death, his loneliness, and his discovery of a caged tiger.

• His close relationship with his mother

• His excitement about moving to a new city

• His love for animals and nature

Describe the relationship between Rob and Sistine and how it evolves throughout the book.

• Rob and Sistine have a romantic relationship that ends in a bitter breakup

• Rob and Sistine never interact throughout the book

• Rob and Sistine start off as enemies and end up hating each other

• The relationship between Rob and Sistine evolves from being distant and guarded to becoming close friends who support each other.

How does the plot develop after Rob discovers the caged tiger in the woods?

• The plot develops as Rob and Sistine decide to keep the tiger as a pet

• The plot develops as Rob and Sistine decide to call the authorities to handle the tiger

• The plot develops as Rob and Sistine decide to ignore the tiger and continue with their lives

• The plot develops as Rob and Sistine decide to release the tiger and confront their own personal struggles.

Summarize the main events that lead to the climax of the story.

• The protagonist's struggle with math homework

• The discovery of a hidden treasure in the woods

• The protagonist's decision to adopt a pet dog

• The discovery of the tiger in the cage, the decision to set the tiger free, and the confrontation with the adults about the tiger.

What is the central theme of The Tiger Rising and how is it portrayed through the characters' actions?

• The central theme is about the characters' desire for revenge and their actions to achieve it.

• The central theme is about the characters' love for animals and their struggle to protect them.

• The central theme is about the characters' pursuit of wealth and material possessions.

• The central theme is the idea of freedom and the characters' struggle to find it.

Explain how the theme of freedom is depicted in the story.

• The theme of freedom is depicted through the protagonist's fear of change.

• The protagonist's desire to break free from emotional and physical constraints.

• The theme of freedom is depicted through the protagonist's love for animals.

• The theme of freedom is depicted through the protagonist's desire to conform to societal expectations.

What role does the tiger play in symbolizing the theme of captivity and freedom?

• The tiger symbolizes both captivity and freedom.

• The tiger symbolizes captivity and sadness.

• The tiger symbolizes captivity and happiness.

• The tiger only symbolizes freedom.

How does the author use the setting of the Kentucky Star to convey the theme of hope and healing?

• The characters find solace and comfort in the natural beauty of the surroundings, and the peaceful environment helps them to heal emotionally.

• The setting of Kentucky Star is irrelevant to the theme of hope and healing, and the characters' emotional journey is not impacted by their surroundings.

• The author uses the setting of Kentucky Star to convey the theme of hope and healing by introducing a lot of conflict and negativity in the environment.

• The characters in Kentucky Star struggle to find peace and are constantly surrounded by chaos and destruction, which emphasizes the theme of hopelessness.

In what ways do the characters of Rob and Sistine represent the theme of finding one's voice and standing up for what is right?

• Rob and Sistine find their voices by standing up for what is right in their own ways.

• Rob and Sistine find their voices by being dishonest and not standing up for what is right

• Rob and Sistine find their voices by giving up and not standing up for what is right

• Rob and Sistine find their voices by staying silent and not standing up for what is right

What is the significance of the red suitcase in relation to the theme of letting go and moving forward?

• It represents the emotional baggage and memories that the characters need to release in order to move on.

• The red suitcase represents the character's favorite color

• It signifies the character's attachment to material possessions

• It symbolizes the character's love for travel and adventure