Character Insights and Relationships in Literature

Rob, a boy dealing with bullying and loneliness, meets Sistine, a girl with her own struggles. They bond over a shared secret about a tiger hidden in the woods. As they navigate their personal challenges, they find solace in each other's company and the promise of adventure.

What was Rob doing when the school bus arrived?

• Weeding the sidewalk

• Playing with a tiger

• Talking to Sistine

• Reading a book

What did Norton and Billy accuse Rob of having?

• Chickenpox

• Leprosy

• Measles

• Flu

What was Sistine wearing when she approached Rob?

• A blue dress

• A lime green dress

• A red dress

• A yellow dress

Why is the motel called the Kentucky Star?

• Owner's favorite color

• It's in Kentucky

• Named after a horse

• It's a famous landmark

What did Rob imagine the tiger doing to Norton and Billy?

• Playing with them

• Ignoring them

• Eating them

• Running away

What did Sistine bring for Rob?

• A letter

• His homework

• A book

• A gift

What did Sistine notice about Rob's carvings?

• They were unfinished

• They were broken

• They were beautiful

• They were missing

What did Sistine compare Rob to?

• A writer

• A musician

• A sculptor

• A painter

What did Rob wish for when looking at the Kentucky Star?

• A new home

• A pet tiger

• A better school

• A friend

Why is Sistine's family back in Lister?

• Family reunion

• Her father's affair

• Job opportunity

• Vacation