WorksheetsMLS ch. 13-20
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Why did Aunt Dorie Kay leave Saitter?
a)
She wanted to go to college at LSU.
b)
She had to escape being Corrina's sister.
c)
She wanted more money.
d)
She wanted to marry a rich man.
2.
Which of the following did Aunt Dorie Kay NOT do in order to fit in in Baton Rouge?
a)
Dye her hair
b)
Get new clothes
c)
Change her name
3.
What happened to Corrina to make her “slow?”
a)
She was born with brain damage.
b)
She did not get the right nutrition.
c)
She fell and hit her head causing brain damage.
d)
She almost drowned causing brain damage.
4.
What “improvements” does Aunt Dorie Kay NOT suggest and make for Tiger?
a)
Go by her middle name
b)
Get new clothes
c)
Get a haircut
d)
Change how she talks
5.
Which of the following is NOT a reason Tiger feels like she is in a dream or in a movie star’s house when she goes to Aunt Dorie Kay’s apartment?
a)
There is matching furniture in her room.
b)
There is a sliding glass door.
c)
There is air conditioning.
d)
There is a swimming pool.
6.
How did Tiger’s momma become “slow?”
a)
Brain damage
b)
Birth defect
c)
Bad schools
d)
Granny abused her.
7.
Which traits is NOT part of Magnolia’s physical appearance.
a)
Five feet tall
b)
High cheek bones
c)
Dark skin
d)
Round figure
8.
What other characteristic does Magnolia have?
a)
Opinionated
b)
Quiet
c)
Not very religious
d)
Easy to anger
9.
How does “Ann” feel swimming in the pool?
a)
happy
b)
scared
c)
unsure
d)
unconfident
10.
What happens at the pool that makes “Ann” feel uncomfortable?
a)
Someone asks her a question.
b)
She sees Abby Lynn.
c)
She hears a fight.
d)
Someone whistles at her.
11.
What tempts “Ann” as she walks to the post office?
a)
Ice Cream
b)
A movie theater
c)
Pictures of women in stylish haircuts
d)
An arcade
12.
Why does Hazel the hairdresser find “Ann” funny?
a)
She has never heard someone who talks so country.
b)
She has never heard of cutting hair on full moon days.
c)
Ann is amazed at the city.
d)
She thinks Ann's problems are funny.
13.
Why is Magnolia standing outside the beauty shop?
a)
She really wants her hair done, too.
b)
She is on her way to pay bills.
c)
She is waiting for the bus.
d)
She is looking for Tiger Ann.
14.
How does Dorie Kay react to “Ann’s” haircut?
a)
She is ashamed.
b)
She gets worried her parents won't like it.
c)
She feels it makes Tiger look like a baby.
d)
She feels it makes Tiger look older.
15.
What did Granny say to Tiger about Dorie Kay?
a)
She is never going to make it.
b)
Don't ever trust her.
c)
She is just going to leave you.
d)
She has a good head on her shoulders.
16.
What advice does Dorie Kay give to Tiger concerning Jesse Wade?
a)
Kiss him back.
b)
Leave him alone.
c)
Boys are crazy.
d)
Talk to him.
17.
What more does Dorie Kay reveal about herself, Granny, and Momma?
a)
She has regrets about not talking to Granny.
b)
She wishes Granny would have worn the blue dress.
c)
Corrina was a pain.
d)
Corrina is not a good mother.
18.
Which detail is NOT true about Magnolia’s neighborhood?
a)
It smells like fried food.
b)
It smells like roses.
c)
People are all inside hiding from each other.
d)
Children are playing outside.
19.
What happens on the bus ride from Baton Rouge to Bunkie?
a)
Magnolia fights a man to sit with Tiger.
b)
Magnolia sits in the back of the bus.
c)
Magnolia tips the bus driver.
d)
Tiger cries all the way.
20.
How do we know Lonnie does not like Tiger’s haircut?
a)
He tells her it is ugly.
b)
He tells her it will grow back.
c)
He tells her to put on a wig.
d)
He tells her to go to her room.
21.
How does Lonnie react to Magnolia?
a)
He is respectful.
b)
He ignores her.
c)
He makes a comment about her clothes.
d)
He tells her to go home.
22.
What does Magnolia think of Saitter?
a)
It is too country for her.
b)
It is nothing compared to Baton Rouge.
c)
She thinks it is pretty.
d)
She thinks it is old.
23.
What surprises “Ann” when she arrives back in Saitter?
a)
She has been missed by her friends.
b)
No one noticed she was gone.
c)
She missed being home.
d)
She did NOT miss it at all.
24.
How does Magnolia react when she sees Tiger’s house?
a)
She is disgusted by the filth.
b)
She acts like she does not see the filth.
c)
She compliments the family.
d)
She says she can not stay.
25.
What opinions does Magnolia share with Tiger at breakfast?
a)
She should move to Baton Rouge.
b)
She should kiss Jesse Wade.
c)
She does not need a momma to take care of her, but her family needs her.
d)
She is surprised Tiger made it this long.
26.
Where is Mr. Thompson going? Why?
a)
To Dallas to get more camellias
b)
To Dallas to sell his camellias.
c)
To Las Vegas to gamble.
d)
To Shreveport to visit the State Fair.
27.
What does Mr. Thompson ask Lonnie to do with Jesse Wade while he is gone?
a)
Teach him to drive.
b)
Teach him to read.
c)
Teach him to sing.
d)
Teach him how to work hard.
28.
How do the other workers at the nursery react to Lonnie being left in charge?
a)
They are happy.
b)
They make fun of Lonnie.
c)
They all quit.
d)
They work extra hard.
29.
What does Lonnie teach Tiger and Jesse Wade to do?
a)
The steps to growing camellias from cuttings
b)
How to skip rocks on Saitter Creek.
c)
How cook on a campfire.
d)
How to tell when the weather is going to change.
30.
What does Tiger think when Lonnie and Otis eat lunch together?
a)
She is glad her daddy has a friend.
b)
She is wondering why her daddy did not eat with her.
c)
It reminds her of how Magnolia had to sit in the back of the bus.
d)
She is glad her dad didn't embarrass her in front of Jesse Wade.
31.
How do Tiger and Jesse Wade resolve their problems?
a)
They have a race.
b)
They talk it out.
c)
They arm wrestle.
d)
They have a hitting contest.
32.
Where is Momma when Tiger and Daddy return home?
a)
In the bath tub.
b)
On the porch
c)
In the garden
d)
In the kitchen
33.
What sign does Lonnie see that makes him think something is about to happen?
a)
Lightening
b)
Thunder
c)
Birds flocking in trees
d)
Frogs croaking
34.
What is strange about the Anders’ cows being huddled together?
a)
They are ignoring the downed fence.
b)
They are not in the shed.
c)
They should be in the barn.
d)
They are running in circles.
35.
What does Daddy tell Mrs. Thompson?
a)
That Mr. Thompson is going to sell a ton
b)
That they need to bring in the plants.
c)
That he doesn't know what to do.
d)
That Shorty is picking on him.
36.
How do Shorty and Milton react?
a)
They follow Lonnie.
b)
They make fun of Lonnie.
c)
They do their own thing anyway.
d)
They spit on Lonnie.
37.
Why does Lonnie think that the Louisiana Lady camellias needed to be moved into the house?
a)
They will get flooded
b)
They will get too much sun.
c)
The hot houses aren't as sturdy as the house.
d)
A tornado might come.
38.
Why does Tiger not go straight home?
a)
She finds Abby Lynn outside playing.
b)
She finds a hurt dog.
c)
She gets lost.
d)
She rescues a calf.
39.
Why did Corrina leave during the storm?
a)
To find Lonnie
b)
To find Tiger
c)
To get the chickens
d)
To go to the store.
40.
What does Magnolia do to help Tiger and Momma during the storm?
a)
She keeps an eye on the house.
b)
She fixes them lunch.
c)
She helps them inside.
d)
She goes to get Lonnie.
41.
Why does Momma go over to the windows during the storm?
a)
She is confused.
b)
She is curious.
c)
She is scared.
d)
She is uncertain.
42.
Why does Momma rush outside again?
a)
To get Lonnie
b)
To get the cat.
c)
To get Granny's bonnet.
d)
To bring the clothes in from the line.
43.
What makes Tiger realize that Saitter is where she belongs?
a)
She sees her friends.
b)
She sees her momma and daddy love her.
c)
She makes friends with Abby Lynn
d)
She can play baseball again.
44.
What kind of destruction did Hurricane Audrey cause?
a)
It spawned tornados
b)
It tore up porches and caused electricity to go out.
c)
It caused sink holes.
d)
It caused mud slides.
45.
How does Aunt Dorie Kay react to Tiger’s announcement?
a)
She is content
b)
She is happy because she has a boyfriend now.
c)
She is angry.
d)
She is shocked.
46.
Why is the news reporter interested in Lonnie?
a)
He thinks Lonnie is interesting.
b)
He thinks Lonnie makes a good story teller
c)
He learns Lonnie saved the camellias.
d)
He decides to change the story to be about predicting the weather.
47.
When Lonnie is being interviewed and photographed by the newspaper, he insists that everyone else who was involved get in the picture and take credit for their part. What does this tell us about Lonnie?
a)
He is prideful.
b)
He is selfish
c)
He is kind and humble.
d)
He loves his family.
48.
What secret about Abbie Lynn does Tiger learn?
a)
She can't play baseball.
b)
She really likes Tiger.
c)
She wishes she were more like Tiger.
d)
She can't run fast.
49.
Why does Tiger feel like it is just “like old times, only better?”
a)
Her momma and aunt are on good terms again.
b)
She is back home.
c)
She wishes she could go swimming.
d)
She can't wait for school to start.
50.
How does Tiger feel life should be?
a)
Like a cool, easy river.
b)
Like Saitter Creek.
c)
Like the good ol' days.
d)
Like it used to be.
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