Tears of a Tiger Pages 30-52

How has Rhonda’s relationship with Tyrone changed since the accident?

• They have become closer friends.

• They have grown apart and stopped talking.

• They started dating.

• They have remained the same.

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How does Gerald’s essay reveal his problems at home?

• It shows he has a lot of homework.

• It describes his family’s financial struggles.

• It talks about his love for sports.

• It reveals his issues with his siblings.

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Why does it bother Andy when his parents don’t come to the game?

• He feels embarrassed in front of his friends.

• He wants to show them his skills.

• He feels they don’t care about his interests.

• He thinks they are too busy with work.

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Why is Andy now able to step up and lead his team in points when he hasn’t been able to do so before?

• He has been practicing more.

• He has a new coach.

• He is more confident after the accident.

• He is trying to impress someone.

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Why do Andy’s parents send him to a psychologist?

• They think he needs help with school.

• They want him to talk about his feelings.

• They believe he has a medical condition.

• They want him to make new friends.

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Why does Andy think that his little brother Monty will have problems?

• Monty is struggling in school.

• Monty is shy and has no friends.

• Monty is following in Andy’s footsteps.

• Monty is not interested in sports.

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Why is Andy starting to get on Keisha’s nerves?

• He is always late.

• He is not paying attention to her.

• He is too focused on basketball.

• He is being overly emotional.

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What does Coach mean when he says that “tears help wash his soul clean?” How does this apply to Andy?

• Crying helps Andy feel better.

• Tears make Andy stronger.

• Crying is a sign of weakness.

• Tears help Andy forget his problems.

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How would you describe Andy’s relationship with his parents? How does it compare to your relationship with your parents or the adults in your life?

• Andy is very close to his parents.

• Andy feels distant from his parents.

• Andy’s relationship is similar to mine.

• Andy’s relationship is different from mine.

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How successful is Dr. Carrothers in getting Andy to talk about his problems? Do you think the sessions with him will help Andy?

• Very successful, Andy opens up completely.

• Somewhat successful, Andy starts to talk.

• Not successful, Andy refuses to talk.

• Dr. Carrothers doesn’t try to get Andy to talk.

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