Rob's Emotional Journey and the Tiger

Rob, a young boy, discovers a tiger in a cage near the Kentucky Star Motel. This discovery becomes a focal point for him, helping him cope with his emotional struggles, including the loss of his mother and bullying at school. Rob uses the metaphor of a suitcase to manage his emotions, imagining the tiger as a powerful force that helps him keep his feelings contained.

What was Rob doing under the Kentucky Star Motel sign?

• Waiting for his father

• Waiting for the school bus

• Looking for the tiger

• Reading a book

What did Rob believe about the Kentucky Star sign?

• It was a place to hide

• It would bring him good luck

• It was a signal for rain

• It was a sign of danger

Where did Rob find the tiger?

• In the school

• In his backyard

• At the zoo

• In the woods behind the motel

How did Rob feel when he first saw the tiger?

• Indifferent and walked away

• Angry and shouted at the tiger

• Terrified and ran away immediately

• Amazed and stared for a moment

What did Rob's father do when Rob cried at the funeral?

• He left Rob alone

• He ignored Rob

• He comforted Rob

• He slapped Rob

How did Rob cope with his emotions?

• By talking to his father

• By writing in a journal

• By imagining them as a suitcase

• By ignoring them completely

What did Rob imagine on top of his emotional suitcase?

• A neon sign

• A tiger

• A school bus

• A bear