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Tiger Rising Comprehension Check

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 5hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What did Rob find in a cage next to the gas station?

a)

a gorilla

b)

a tiger

c)

a wild pig

d)

a huge bird

2.
Why did Sistine start crying when Rob wouldn't let her set the tiger free?
a)
She identified with the tiger, feeling that she was trapped in a cage
b)
She was mad at Rob
c)
 She missed her Dad
d)
She doesn't want the tiger to go
3.
What did Sistine recite at the tiger's funeral?
a)
A poem
b)
A story 
c)
A riddle
d)
A letter
4.
What was a positive outcome to Rob's dad shooting the tiger? 
a)
Mr. Beauchamp wasn't going to be angry
b)
The tiger couldn't hurt anyone
c)
Rob was able to finally tell his father how he feels about his mother being gone and they could talk and cry together
d)
Sistine would not be leaving Lister, FL
5.
What does Sistine always say when she gets sad, frustrated or doesn't get her way? 
a)
She mocks them
b)
She makes an argument for why her way is better
c)
She calls them ignorant
d)
She can't wait until her father comes to get her and that he'll set the tiger free
6.
When Rob and Sistine first told Willie May about the tiger, what was her reaction?
a)
Shocked
b)
She already knew
c)
She didn't believe them
d)
She laughed
7.
Why doesn't Willie May have to dream of Cricket anymore?
a)
Cricket came back
b)
She finally got to say goodbye
c)
Now she had Rob's carving of her Cricket
d)
She has a new bird
8.
What did Rob carve?
a)
Beauchamp
b)
Willie May's bird Cricket
c)
His mother Caroline
d)
Ida Belle
9.
How did Rob and his father's relationship change?
a)
Rob's dad left him with Sistine and her mom
b)
Rob and his dad stopped talking to each other
c)
Rob and his dad started to talk again
d)
Rob's mom came back
10.
"And he marveled, too, at how different he felt inside, how much lighter, as if he had set something heavy down and walked away from it, without bothering to look back."
What heavy thing did Rob put down?
a)
The tiger
b)
His friendship with Sistine
c)
His carving of Cricket
d)
His not-thought suitcase
11.
Which is a correct summary of The Tiger Rising?
a)
The Tiger Rising is about a boy and a girl who find a tiger. They want to let the tiger go, so they do. 
b)
This is a story about a lonely boy who is struggling with the death of his mother. He finds a tiger, makes a friend and learns how to move on from his sadness. 
c)
This is the story of a boy who finds a tiger after his mother has died and he moves to a new town. He makes a new friend who's parents are divorcing. She wants him to let the tiger go but he says no at first. Eventually he says yes and they let the tiger go but the boys dad shoots the tiger. 
d)
This is the story about a boy who finds a tiger and he runs away on the back of the tiger with his new friend. 
12.

How would you describe Rob?

a)

extroverted and outgoing

b)

introverted and reserved

c)

humorous and funny

d)

overly confident and condescening

13.

Rob changes throughout the novel...

a)

and learns to share his feelings and face what is making him upset.

b)

because his dad asks him to start talking more.

c)

and learns to stand up to the Threemonger brothers.

d)

but then changes back to his old self.

14.

When Rob keeps his suitcase shut...

a)

he is pretending to travel.

b)

he is opening up his feelings.

c)

he is able to carry it around to see the tiger.

d)

he is keeping his feelings locked inside so he doesn't have to face his sadness.

15.

Sistine's character learns to...

a)

fit in at her new school.

b)

try new things.

c)

trust Rob and face her feelings about his father.

d)

be patient with others.

16.

Why did Rob's legs itch?

a)

when he started to have feelings

b)

when he wore scratchy socks

c)

when he got a good grade on a test

d)

when learned new things

17.

Which character traits describe Sistine?

a)

happy, eager, curious

b)

quiet, curious, undertanding

c)

disloyal, not honest, unhelpful

d)

abrupt, impatient, outgoing

18.

What is the name of the motel?

a)

Kentucky Sky

b)

Star Kentucky

c)

Kentucky Star

d)

Kentucky Staars

19.

What did Rob find in the woods?

a)

A dragon

b)

A lion

c)

A tiger

d)

A bear

20.

What's wrong with his legs?

a)

He has a rash

b)

He broke them

c)

He has bruises

21.

What happened to his mother?

a)

She got remarried.

b)

She left when he was little.

c)

She moved to another state.

d)

She died.

22.

Rob has not ______________ since his mother's funeral.

a)

Laughed

b)

Smiled

c)

Cried

23.

Who are the two boys on the bus?

a)

Bill and Norway

b)

Luke and Keyden

c)

William and Evan

d)

Billy and Norton

24.

What did Rob's mom teach him to do with wood?

a)

whittle

b)

paint

c)

draw

25.

Which is True

a)

Rob hated Sistin

b)

Rob was a boy who never talked about his feelings

c)

Rob let his feelings out at the beginning

d)

Rob loved to talk

26.

Sistine wanted to let the tiger go

a)

True

b)

False

27.

What is the name of the motel?

a)

Kentucky Sky

b)

Star Kentucky

c)

Kentucky Star

d)

Kentucky Staars

28.

What does the suitcase represent?

a)

His dad's suitcase that is in the attic.

b)

Antique luggage

c)

Rob's grief he hasn't unpacked yet.

d)

His mom's life.

29.

Who are the two boys on the bus?

a)

Bill and Norway

b)

Luke and Keyden

c)

William and Evan

d)

Billy and Norton

30.

What word best describes Sistine?

a)

thoughtful

b)

brave

c)

sassy

d)

kind

31.

When Rob told Sistine about the tiger, how did he know he told the right person?

a)

She said one word, "where".

b)

She said, "A real one?"

c)

She said, "Are you crazy?"

d)

She said, "You're a big ole liar."

32.

How did Rob feel when Sistine told him he was an artist after looking at his carvings?

a)

He felt happy she noticed them

b)

Embarrassed and a little joyful

c)

Just shrugged his shoulders

d)

Stuffed her comment into his suitcase.

33.

How does Sistine get Rob to tell her about his mother?

a)

She threatens to open the tiger's cage

b)

She starts to punch him.

c)

She starts to leave and walks away from him

d)

She says she is going to tell his dad about the tiger.

34.

Why is Sistine so upset about the tiger being caged?

a)

It was not running free

b)

She thought it belonged in a zoo

c)

She wanted to let the people of the town see it.

d)

That Beauchamp was keeping it from others.

35.

What scared Rob and Sistine while they were looking at the tiger in the cage?

a)

The tiger started growling at them.

b)

They heard the sound of a car approaching.

c)

Rob's father had followed them and was calling to them.

d)

The tiger was trying to get out of its cage.

36.

What did Rob's dad ask Sistine about?

a)

He asked if her mother knew she was there?

b)

He asked if she had seen the tiger?

c)

He asked if she wanted to stay for dinner?

d)

He asked if she wanted a ride home?

37.
True or false: Rob's father tells Rob not to talk about his mother, because it won't bring her back.
a)
True
b)
False
38.

Why was Rob's father angry after finding the meat?

a)

He thought Rob was going to eat it without him.

b)

He knew Rob was feeding the tiger.

c)

The meat wasn't good quality.

d)

He thought Beauchamp was insulting him by giving Rob rotten meat.

39.

What did Rob carve after talking to his father?

a)

Another miniature Sistine.

b)

A miniature Willie May.

c)

Willie May's bird.

d)

The tiger.

40.

Who is "the prophetess" according to Sistine?

a)

Willie May

b)

Rob's father

c)

Her mother.

d)

The tiger.

41.

What question did Sistine want to ask Willie May?

a)

If you could free something that was locked up, would you?

b)

If you could stay in Lister or go back to Philadelphia, what would you choose?

c)

Is it bad to lock something up in cage?

d)

Does Rob like me?

42.

Why does Sistine get angry at Willie May?

a)

She didn't help her let the tiger go.

b)

She called her father a liar.

c)

She said panthers don't live in the woods any more.

d)

She didn't give Sistine any Eight Ball gum.

43.

Why does Sistine get angry with Rob?

a)

He called Sistine's father a liar.

b)

He didn't let the tiger go.

c)

He said she didn't look good in his clothes.

d)

He called Sistine a liar.

44.

Describe the relationship between Rob and Sistine and how it evolves throughout the book.

a)

Rob and Sistine have a romantic relationship that ends in a bitter breakup

b)

Rob and Sistine never interact throughout the book

c)

Rob and Sistine start off as enemies and end up hating each other

d)

The relationship between Rob and Sistine evolves from being distant and guarded to becoming close friends who support each other.

45.

What is the central theme of The Tiger Rising and how is it portrayed through the characters' actions?

a)

The central theme is about the characters' desire for revenge and their actions to achieve it.

b)

The central theme is about the characters' love for animals and their struggle to protect them.

c)

The central theme is about the characters' pursuit of wealth and material possessions.

d)

The central theme is the idea of freedom and the characters' struggle to find it.

46.

What role does the tiger play in symbolizing the theme of captivity and freedom?

a)

The tiger symbolizes both captivity and freedom.

b)

The tiger symbolizes captivity and sadness.

c)

The tiger symbolizes captivity and happiness.

d)

The tiger only symbolizes freedom.

47.

Why has Rob started to feel happiness again?

a)

The tiger gives him hope.

b)

He is glad to help at the motel.

c)

He has a friend in Sistine.

d)

His father let's him drink coffee and drive the truck.

48.

Why doesn't Sistine respect her mother ?

a)

She hates that she makes her wear dresses.

b)

She thinks she is a liar.

c)

She is angry that her parents aren't married anymore.

d)

All of the above.

49.

What special job does Beauchamp give Rob?

a)

Finding the meat for the tiger.

b)

Storing the meat for the tiger.

c)

Feeding the tiger.

d)

Finding the tiger a home.

50.

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?

a)

Rob needs to get his anger out about the bullies at school.

b)

The sadness is in his boots.

c)

Rob needs to let his sadness out and not hold it inside.

d)

The rash is going to spread.

51.

2. Why was Rob sent home from school?

a)

He stole from Norton Threemonger

b)

He started a fight with Sistine Bailey

c)

He was caught cheating on a math test

d)

Parents feared the rash on his legs

52.

7. What kind of animal was Willie May's Cricket?

a)

A bug

b)

A cat

c)

A parakeet

d)

A horse

53.

9. What was Sistine Bailey named after?

a)

A famous chapel in Italy

b)

A famous painting in France

c)

Her great aunt

d)

Her mothers best friend

54.

11. Ever since his mother passed away, what has Rob been doing with his feelings, hopes and wishes?

a)

Putting them into a bottle

b)

Packing them in his "suitcase"

c)

Being open and honest about them

55.

12. What did it take for Robs suitcase to finally open?

a)

His dad saying his mothers name

b)

Letting the tiger out of the cage

c)

Willey May

d)

Beauchamp threatening him

56.

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.

a)

metaphor

b)

similie

c)

personification

d)

hyperbole

57.

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.

a)

metaphor

b)

personification

c)

similie

d)

hyperbole

58.

What figurative language is being used? Fog was hugging the ground.

a)

similie

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

hyperbole

59.

According to Willie May, why does Rob have a rash?

a)

hate

b)

love

c)

happiness

d)

saddness

60.

In the third chapter, the author states, "he kept the suitcase closed." What does the author mean?

a)

He never unpacked his bag.

b)

He didn't let his feelings show or come out.

c)

He was going on a vacation.

d)

He wasn't going on a vacation.

61.

Who is the author of the book 'The Tiger Rising'?

a)

The author of the book 'The Tiger Rising' is J.K. Rowling.

b)

The author of the book 'The Tiger Rising' is Stephen King.

c)

The author of the book 'The Tiger Rising' is Kate DiCamillo.

d)

The author of the book 'The Tiger Rising' is Suzanne Collins.

62.

What is the significance of the tiger in the book 'The Tiger Rising'?

a)

The tiger in the book 'The Tiger Rising' is a symbol of Rob's suppressed emotions.

b)

The tiger in the book 'The Tiger Rising' is a pet of the main characters.

c)

The tiger in the book 'The Tiger Rising' is a villain in the story.

d)

The tiger in the book 'The Tiger Rising' is a magical creature that grants wishes.