Rob's Journey and Emotions

Rob discovers a tiger in the woods near the Kentucky Star Motel. He uses the tiger as a mental escape from his emotional struggles, including the loss of his mother and bullying at school. On the school bus, Rob encounters bullies Norton and Billy, but he remains resilient. A new girl, Sistine, joins the bus, and her presence intrigues Rob. The story explores themes of emotional coping, resilience, and unexpected friendships.

What does Rob find in the woods behind the Kentucky Star Motel?

• A hidden treasure

• A tiger in a cage

• A lost dog

• A mysterious stranger

How does Rob feel about the Kentucky Star sign?

• He dislikes it

• He is indifferent

• He believes it brings good luck

• He finds it annoying

What is Rob's method of dealing with his emotions?

• He cries often

• He writes in a journal

• He imagines himself as a suitcase

• He talks to his father

Why does Rob not think about his rash?

• He believes it will go away on its own

• His father told him it would itch less if he didn't think about it

• He is not aware of it

• He is too busy with school

What is Rob's strategy when dealing with bullies on the bus?

• He fights back

• He ignores them

• He tells the bus driver

• He cries

How does Rob's father react when Rob cries at the funeral?

• He ignores Rob

• He slaps Rob to make him stop

• He cries with Rob

• He comforts Rob

What is unique about the new girl, Sistine, on the bus?

• She wears a pink lacy dress

• She is from Kentucky

• She is very quiet

• She is related to the bus driver

What does Sistine say her name is like?

• A famous singer

• A type of flower

• A popular movie character

• The Sistine Chapel

What does Rob think about when he sees Sistine?

• His rash

• The Sistine Chapel

• His mother

• The bullies

What does the Sistine Chapel painting depict?

• God reaching out to Adam

• A portrait of a king

• A battle scene

• A landscape