The Tiger Rising Chapter 16-18

Rob keeps his emotions “locked up” inside his imaginary suitcase. Based on these chapters, why does he believe this helps him?

• He thinks that keeping his feelings hidden will prevent him from getting hurt again.

• He believes that showing emotions will only make situations worse.

• He wants to look tough so people will treat him like a superhero.

• He plans to save all his emotions to use later when he’s older.

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Sistine reacts strongly when she learns about the tiger and insists they must free it. What can we infer about her character from this?

• She cannot stand to see something trapped because she understands what that feels like.

• She believes following rules is less important than doing what is morally right.

• She wants to show Rob that she is in charge.

• She thinks freeing the tiger will make her famous.

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Willie May tells Rob that locking away feelings can cause more pain later. Why does she share this advice with him at this moment?

• She recognizes Rob is struggling with something he isn’t talking about.

• She has experienced the same kind of emotional hiding in her own past.

• She wants Rob to apologize to the tiger.

• She thinks Rob and Sistine should stop being friends.

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Rob begins to consider freeing the tiger after hearing Sistine’s point of view. What does this shift suggest about him?

• He is beginning to open up to new ideas and allow himself to feel something.

• He is choosing to ignore what his father would want him to do.

• He wants to impress Sistine more than he cares about the tiger.

• He has stopped caring about consequences altogether.

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Rob feels both excitement and fear when thinking about releasing the tiger. What does this reveal about his internal conflict?

• He wants to do what feels right but is unsure of what might happen afterward.

• He is torn between his loyalty to his father and his desire to follow Sistine.

• He is tired of living in the motel and thinks the tiger will solve his problems.

• He is afraid the tiger will replace him as Sistine’s friend.

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