WorksheetsTears of a Tiger
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
Basketball player who was killed in a drunk driving accident?
Rob
Andy
B.J.
Tyrone
Gerald
Basketball player who driving the night of the drunk driving accident.
Rob
B.J.
Tyrone
Gerald
Andy
Basketball player who wasn't drinking the night of the drunk driving accident.
Rob
Andy
B.J.
Tyrone
Gerald
Basketball player who began dating Rhonda after the drunk driving accident.
Rob
Tyrone
Andy
B.J.
Gerald
Basketball player who wasn't involved in the drunk driving accident.
Rob
Andy
B.J.
Gerald
Tyrone
Andy's grilfriend.
Keisha
Rhonda
Mary Alice
None of the above
Tyrone's girlfriend.
Keisha
Rhonda
Mary Alice
None of the above
Coach of the Hazelwood Basketball team who reaches out to Andy.
Mr. Jackson
Dr. Carrothers
Coach Ripley
Mr. Whitfield
Andy's six-year-old little brother.
E.J.
Marcus
Gerald
Monty
Person who finds Andy's body.
Mrs. Jackson
Rhonda
Monty
All of the above
Psychologist who Andy goes to see after the accident.
Dr. Carrothers
Ms. Blackwell
Coach Ripley
Mr. Jackson
Teacher who calls Andy's parents after his freakout in class.
Coach Ripley
Mr. Whitfield
Mrs. Thorne
Ms. Blackwell
What was the poem that Andy wrote before Christmas break about?
Keisha
Basketball
The accident
Monty
When it begins to snow outside, what worries Andy?
Nothing
His grades
Playing basketball
Whether Rob is cold
The nightmare that Andy has about Rob is a what?
Regular nightmare
Manifestation of Andy's guilt
A result of talking about Rob
His grief
What are the consequences that Andy faces for the accident?
Suspended Driver's License
Alcohol Rehabilitation Classes
Charged with a DWI
All of the above
Why does Andy not feel like he's lucky?
Because he can't play basketball anymore.
Because Keisha broke up with him.
Because he lost his best friend in an accident that occurred while he was driving drunk.
Because he has to attend Alcohol Rehabilitation classes.
Why did Andy agree to be the Master of Ceremonies at the talent show?
Because he enjoyed it.
Because he didn't have a choice.
Because he was trying to convince people he was doing better.
Because he lost a bet.
How did Andy feel about the Washington family?
They were okay.
They were more like a family to him than his own family.
He didn't care about them at all.
He didn't know the Washington family.
How long was it between the drunk driving accident and Andy's suicide?
4 months
6 months
3 months
5 months
What does Marcus write to Andy after his suicide?
That he's confused about why Andy did it.
That he's angry at Andy for doing it.
That he can't believe Andy's truly gone.
That he never realized the pain Andy was experiencing.
How is Monty coping with losing his brother?
He's angry.
He's sad, but learning to move on.
He's confused.
He's in disbelief.
Why was Andy and Keisha's relationship unhealthy?
Because Keisha became Andy's emotional support system and she couldn't cope with it.
Because they fought all the time.
They didn't have any similar interests.
Because they didn't really care about each other.
Why did Andy tell his mother about almost drowning when he was nine?
He just felt like sharing the story.
He was trying to distract her.
He was asking her for help because he was struggling with depression.
He was trying to cheer her up.
Why did Mrs. Thorne ignore B.J. and Tyrone when they went to her about their concerns for Andy?
She believed that Andy's reaction was normal and he was receiving help.
She didn't think that Andy needed any help.
She didn't like Andy and didn't care what happened to him.
She believed that B.J. and Tyrone were exaggerating.
Why were B.J. and Tyrone able to move on from the accident but Andy couldn't?
They weren't as close to Rob.
They hadn't been drinking.
They were too relieved to be alive.
Neither of them were driving and found ways to cope.
Why was Gerald angry at Andy after his suicide?
Because Gerald has a difficult life as well, but chose to keep going.
Because Gerald didn't like Andy.
Because Gerald didn't want it to be true.
All of the above
What signs of depression did Andy exhibit?
Slipping grades
Lack of/loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
Feelings of guilt and hopelessness
Mood swings
All of the above
What is the significance of Mr. Jackson referring to Andy as "E.J. Jackson's son" during their last conversation?
Mr. Jackson doesn't value Andy as an individual.
Mr. Jackson is proud of Andy.
Mr. Jackson doesn't understand Andy.
Mr. Jackson is just stating a fact.
Which is an example of foreshadowing?
Andy saying that he wishes he could sleep forever.
Keisha saying that she never wants to see Andy again.
Andy failure to show up at school on April 3.
All of the above
A tiger with tears is a what?
Metaphor for Andy and the pain he's experiencing.
Simile for Andy and the pain he's experiencing.
Symbolism for Andy and the pain he's experiencing.
Personification for Andy and the pain he's experiencing.
What point-of-view is "Tears of a Tiger" told from?
3rd person limited
1st person
2nd person
3rd person omniscient
How does the alternating perspectives impact the story?
It has no impact whatsoever.
It allows the reader to understand the different thoughts/beliefs of all the characters.
It prevents the reader from understanding Keisha.
It works to create confusion for the reader about who is speaking.
