Tears of a Tiger 54-78

Why don’t the African-American students like Marcus?

• Because he is new to the school

• Because he acts superior to them

• Because he is not good at sports

• Because he is friends with Andy

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How has Andy been discriminated against by teachers and counselors at school?

• They give him more homework

• They ignore his achievements

• They assume he won't succeed

• They praise him too much

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Why does Andy become depressed in the mall?

• He loses his wallet

• He sees a reminder of Rob

• He gets into an argument with Keisha

• He fails to buy a gift

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What does Andy’s poem reveal about his feelings?

• He is happy and content

• He feels misunderstood and lonely

• He is excited about the future

• He is indifferent to his surroundings

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How do Andy and Rob encounter prejudice at the mall?

• They are followed by security

• They are given free items

• They are asked to leave immediately

• They are ignored by the staff

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How does Keisha help Andy?

• By doing his homework

• By listening and supporting him

• By buying him gifts

• By introducing him to new friends

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How is Andy’s moment “at peace” ruined on Christmas day?

• He receives a bad gift

• He remembers a sad event

• He has an argument with his family

• He gets sick

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Why do you think that good students are sometimes the victims of peer pressure not to perform well at school?

• They want to fit in with their peers

• They are naturally lazy

• They dislike their teachers

• They have no interest in school

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What do you think might motivate Andy to get better grades?

• A new video game

• Encouragement from friends and family

• A promise of a vacation

• A new pet

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Do you agree with Andy and Dr. Carrothers that low expectations by teachers and counselors could act as a self-fulfilling prophecy?

• Yes, because it affects students' confidence

• No, because students are unaffected by others' opinions

• Yes, because it makes students work harder

• No, because it only affects a few students

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