WorksheetsTiger Rising Comprehension Check
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 5hrs 6mins
What did Rob find in a cage next to the gas station?
a gorilla
a tiger
a wild pig
a huge bird
What heavy thing did Rob put down?
How would you describe Rob?
extroverted and outgoing
introverted and reserved
humorous and funny
overly confident and condescening
Rob changes throughout the novel...
and learns to share his feelings and face what is making him upset.
because his dad asks him to start talking more.
and learns to stand up to the Threemonger brothers.
but then changes back to his old self.
When Rob keeps his suitcase shut...
he is pretending to travel.
he is opening up his feelings.
he is able to carry it around to see the tiger.
he is keeping his feelings locked inside so he doesn't have to face his sadness.
Sistine's character learns to...
fit in at her new school.
try new things.
trust Rob and face her feelings about his father.
be patient with others.
Why did Rob's legs itch?
when he started to have feelings
when he wore scratchy socks
when he got a good grade on a test
when learned new things
Which character traits describe Sistine?
happy, eager, curious
quiet, curious, undertanding
disloyal, not honest, unhelpful
abrupt, impatient, outgoing
What is the name of the motel?
Kentucky Sky
Star Kentucky
Kentucky Star
Kentucky Staars
What did Rob find in the woods?
A dragon
A lion
A tiger
A bear
What's wrong with his legs?
He has a rash
He broke them
He has bruises
What happened to his mother?
She got remarried.
She left when he was little.
She moved to another state.
She died.
Rob has not ______________ since his mother's funeral.
Laughed
Smiled
Cried
Who are the two boys on the bus?
Bill and Norway
Luke and Keyden
William and Evan
Billy and Norton
What did Rob's mom teach him to do with wood?
whittle
paint
draw
Which is True
Rob hated Sistin
Rob was a boy who never talked about his feelings
Rob let his feelings out at the beginning
Rob loved to talk
Sistine wanted to let the tiger go
True
False
What is the name of the motel?
Kentucky Sky
Star Kentucky
Kentucky Star
Kentucky Staars
What does the suitcase represent?
His dad's suitcase that is in the attic.
Antique luggage
Rob's grief he hasn't unpacked yet.
His mom's life.
Who are the two boys on the bus?
Bill and Norway
Luke and Keyden
William and Evan
Billy and Norton
What word best describes Sistine?
thoughtful
brave
sassy
kind
When Rob told Sistine about the tiger, how did he know he told the right person?
She said one word, "where".
She said, "A real one?"
She said, "Are you crazy?"
She said, "You're a big ole liar."
How did Rob feel when Sistine told him he was an artist after looking at his carvings?
He felt happy she noticed them
Embarrassed and a little joyful
Just shrugged his shoulders
Stuffed her comment into his suitcase.
How does Sistine get Rob to tell her about his mother?
She threatens to open the tiger's cage
She starts to punch him.
She starts to leave and walks away from him
She says she is going to tell his dad about the tiger.
Why is Sistine so upset about the tiger being caged?
It was not running free
She thought it belonged in a zoo
She wanted to let the people of the town see it.
That Beauchamp was keeping it from others.
What scared Rob and Sistine while they were looking at the tiger in the cage?
The tiger started growling at them.
They heard the sound of a car approaching.
Rob's father had followed them and was calling to them.
The tiger was trying to get out of its cage.
What did Rob's dad ask Sistine about?
He asked if her mother knew she was there?
He asked if she had seen the tiger?
He asked if she wanted to stay for dinner?
He asked if she wanted a ride home?
Why was Rob's father angry after finding the meat?
He thought Rob was going to eat it without him.
He knew Rob was feeding the tiger.
The meat wasn't good quality.
He thought Beauchamp was insulting him by giving Rob rotten meat.
What did Rob carve after talking to his father?
Another miniature Sistine.
A miniature Willie May.
Willie May's bird.
The tiger.
Who is "the prophetess" according to Sistine?
Willie May
Rob's father
Her mother.
The tiger.
What question did Sistine want to ask Willie May?
If you could free something that was locked up, would you?
If you could stay in Lister or go back to Philadelphia, what would you choose?
Is it bad to lock something up in cage?
Does Rob like me?
Why does Sistine get angry at Willie May?
She didn't help her let the tiger go.
She called her father a liar.
She said panthers don't live in the woods any more.
She didn't give Sistine any Eight Ball gum.
Why does Sistine get angry with Rob?
He called Sistine's father a liar.
He didn't let the tiger go.
He said she didn't look good in his clothes.
He called Sistine a liar.
Describe the relationship between Rob and Sistine and how it evolves throughout the book.
Rob and Sistine have a romantic relationship that ends in a bitter breakup
Rob and Sistine never interact throughout the book
Rob and Sistine start off as enemies and end up hating each other
The relationship between Rob and Sistine evolves from being distant and guarded to becoming close friends who support each other.
What is the central theme of The Tiger Rising and how is it portrayed through the characters' actions?
The central theme is about the characters' desire for revenge and their actions to achieve it.
The central theme is about the characters' love for animals and their struggle to protect them.
The central theme is about the characters' pursuit of wealth and material possessions.
The central theme is the idea of freedom and the characters' struggle to find it.
What role does the tiger play in symbolizing the theme of captivity and freedom?
The tiger symbolizes both captivity and freedom.
The tiger symbolizes captivity and sadness.
The tiger symbolizes captivity and happiness.
The tiger only symbolizes freedom.
Why has Rob started to feel happiness again?
The tiger gives him hope.
He is glad to help at the motel.
He has a friend in Sistine.
His father let's him drink coffee and drive the truck.
Why doesn't Sistine respect her mother ?
She hates that she makes her wear dresses.
She thinks she is a liar.
She is angry that her parents aren't married anymore.
All of the above.
What special job does Beauchamp give Rob?
Finding the meat for the tiger.
Storing the meat for the tiger.
Feeding the tiger.
Finding the tiger a home.
Read these sentences from chapter 10, pg 37.
"You keeping all that sadness down low, in your legs. You not letting it get up to your hear, where it belongs. You got to let that sadness rise on up."
What message is Willie May trying to give to Rob?
Rob needs to get his anger out about the bullies at school.
The sadness is in his boots.
Rob needs to let his sadness out and not hold it inside.
The rash is going to spread.
2. Why was Rob sent home from school?
He stole from Norton Threemonger
He started a fight with Sistine Bailey
He was caught cheating on a math test
Parents feared the rash on his legs
7. What kind of animal was Willie May's Cricket?
A bug
A cat
A parakeet
A horse
9. What was Sistine Bailey named after?
A famous chapel in Italy
A famous painting in France
Her great aunt
Her mothers best friend
11. Ever since his mother passed away, what has Rob been doing with his feelings, hopes and wishes?
Putting them into a bottle
Packing them in his "suitcase"
Being open and honest about them
12. What did it take for Robs suitcase to finally open?
His dad saying his mothers name
Letting the tiger out of the cage
Willey May
Beauchamp threatening him
What figurative language is being used?
His father read the note from the principal slowly, putting his finger under the words as if they were bugs he was trying to keep still.
metaphor
similie
personification
hyperbole
What type of figurative language is being used?
Rob grabbed hold of the cage and shook it. "Get," he said. The tiger stopped pacing and turned to stare at them both clinging like monkeys to the cage.
metaphor
personification
similie
hyperbole
What figurative language is being used? Fog was hugging the ground.
similie
metaphor
personification
hyperbole
According to Willie May, why does Rob have a rash?
hate
love
happiness
saddness
In the third chapter, the author states, "he kept the suitcase closed." What does the author mean?
He never unpacked his bag.
He didn't let his feelings show or come out.
He was going on a vacation.
He wasn't going on a vacation.
Who is the author of the book 'The Tiger Rising'?
The author of the book 'The Tiger Rising' is J.K. Rowling.
The author of the book 'The Tiger Rising' is Stephen King.
The author of the book 'The Tiger Rising' is Kate DiCamillo.
The author of the book 'The Tiger Rising' is Suzanne Collins.
What is the significance of the tiger in the book 'The Tiger Rising'?
The tiger in the book 'The Tiger Rising' is a symbol of Rob's suppressed emotions.
The tiger in the book 'The Tiger Rising' is a pet of the main characters.
The tiger in the book 'The Tiger Rising' is a villain in the story.
The tiger in the book 'The Tiger Rising' is a magical creature that grants wishes.
