Sistine and Rob's Moral Dilemmas

In Chapter 24 of 'The Tiger Rising' by Kate DiCamillo, Sistine arrives with visible signs of conflict and expresses her desire to fight back against her peers. She and Rob seek guidance from Willie May about a caged tiger they discovered. Sistine's reaction to a bird reveals her sensitivity, and the chapter explores her complex character and motivations.

What is the main focus of the chapter's introduction?

• Rob's thoughts on his school day.

• A description of the Kentucky Star.

• Willie May's daily routine.

• Sistine's arrival and her question about the prophetess.

What is notable about Sistine's appearance when she arrives?

• She has a skinned knee and a swollen eye.

• She is wearing a school uniform.

• She is carrying a large backpack.

• She is wearing a hat.

What does Rob wonder about Sistine?

• Why she is always late.

• Why she doesn't like school.

• How she knows Willie May.

• How she manages to get into so many fights.

What does Rob think about Sistine's fighting?

• He thinks it's unnecessary.

• He admires her bravery.

• He wants to join her.

• He is indifferent.

What does Sistine reveal about her clothes?

• They are brand new.

• She bought them herself.

• She borrowed them from a friend.

• Her mother took them away.

What does Sistine's mother do when she finds out about the clothes?

• She asks Rob about them.

• She doesn't care.

• She takes them away.

• She buys her new clothes.

What is Sistine determined to do?

• Visit her mother.

• Go back to school.

• Find Willie May and ask about the tiger.

• Leave the Kentucky Star.

What does Sistine plan to ask Willie May?

• How to get better grades.

• What to do about the tiger.

• How to make friends.

• Where to find her mother.

How does Willie May initially react to Sistine and Rob?

• She is curious and attentive.

• She is angry and dismissive.

• She is surprised and defensive.

• She is indifferent and uninterested.

What does Sistine admire about Willie May?

• Her wisdom and insight.

• Her singing voice.

• Her ability to carve wood.

• Her colorful clothing.