Character Reactions and Symbolism Analysis

In this chapter of 'The Tiger Rising' by Kate DiCamillo, Rob and Sistine unlock a tiger's cage, hoping to set it free. Initially, the tiger hesitates, oblivious to the open door, but eventually steps out and runs into the wild. The chapter ends with a reflection on the symbolic meaning of the tiger's freedom and the emotions it evokes in Rob and Sistine.

What emotion does Rob feel when the first key slides into the lock?

• Excitement

• Confusion

• Fear

• Sadness

What does Sistine urge Rob to do after unlocking the first lock?

• Run away

• Close the door

• Hurry up and unlock the others

• Call for help

What is Rob's concern about the tiger once the door is open?

• It might get lost

• It might eat them

• It might run away

• It might fall asleep

What does Sistine believe the tiger will feel towards them?

• Indifference

• Fear

• Gratitude

• Anger

How does the tiger initially react to the open door?

• It runs out immediately

• It growls at Rob and Sistine

• It falls asleep

• It ignores the open door

What does the tiger's initial ignorance of the open door suggest?

• It is tired

• It is unaware of its freedom

• It is hungry

• It is afraid

What do Rob and Sistine do to try to get the tiger to leave the cage?

• They shake the cage and shout

• They sing a song

• They call for help

• They offer it food

What does Rob do when the tiger doesn't leave the cage?

• He gives up

• He shakes the cage harder

• He calls for help

• He sits down

What natural element makes Rob angrier during the tiger's release?

• The thick clouds

• The wind

• The sun

• The rain

What is Rob's reaction to the sky being thick with clouds?

• He feels calm

• He feels happy

• He ignores it

• He becomes angrier