Why did Rob's carving of the tiger turn into a carving of Sistine?

Sistine is giving him more real hope than the tiger

What did Rob's mother mean when she said the wood "did what it wanted?"

That what is really on one's mind will show up in the wood

Why doesn't Sistine like it when Rob shrugs?

Because Rob often shrugs instead of speaking honestly

How is Sistine giving Rob hope?

By helping him open his "suitcase"

What kind of man is Rob's father?

Complicated -- Withdrawn and tough but well-meaning

Why did Sistine rub her hands over Rob's rash?

She wanted to catch it so she wouldn't have to go to school

Why would Rob rather get bullied than talk to Sistine?

Sistine is causing Rob to open up about his sadness

Why does Sistine become angry with Rob after she tells him about her family?

Because Rob initially didn't share his own family troubles

What is Rob's "suitcase?"

A metaphorical way of suppressing his feelings

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The Tiger Rising

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1
Why did Rob's carving of the tiger turn into a carving of Sistine?
Rob has a crush on Sistine
The tiger was too difficult to carve
There is no tiger
Sistine is giving him more real hope than the tiger
2
What did Rob's mother mean when she said the wood "did what it wanted?"
That what is really on one's mind will show up in the wood
That the wood is alive
That the wood is too difficult to carve
Rob's mother was crazy
3
What kind of man is Beauchamp?
An obnoxious and clueless man
A greedy and self-serving man
A kind and generous man
A shy and mysterious man
4
Why doesn't Sistine like it when Rob shrugs?
Because Rob shrugs when he's annoyed at her
Because she thinks he is mocking her
Because Rob often shrugs instead of speaking honestly
Because he looks funny when he shrugs
5
How is Sistine giving Rob hope?
By helping him open his "suitcase"
By not being afraid of his rash
By dressing and speaking differently from her peers
By wanting to set the tiger free
6
Which one of these is NOT one of Rob's non-thoughts?
The bullies
The tiger
His rash
His mother's death
7
What kind of man is Rob's father?
Good -- Kind and compassionate
Complicated -- Withdrawn and tough but well-meaning
Bad -- Cruel and violent
8
According to Willie May, what is the cause of Rob's rash?
Poison oak
The bullies beating him up
Allergies
Sadness
9
Why did Sistine rub her hands over Rob's rash?
She wanted to catch it so she could get closer to Rob
She wanted to catch it so she wouldn't have to go to school
She was cold
She was being rude
10
Why would Rob rather get bullied than talk to Sistine?
Sistine is causing Rob to open up about his sadness
Rob is hoping the bullies will get caught
Sistine is boring to talk to
Rob enjoys the attention of the bullies
11
Rob is __ and Sistine is __.
Sad, Angry
Talkative, Quiet
Mean, Kind
Hopeful, Realistic
12
Who or what is on top of Rob's suitcase and helping to keep it closed?
Willie May
The tiger
Rob's mother
Rob's father
13
Who or what is causing Rob to "open" his suitcase and words slip out?
The tiger
Sistine
Willie May
The principal
14
Why does Sistine become angry with Rob after she tells him about her family?
Because Rob initially didn't share his own family troubles
Because Rob laughed at her
Because Rob didn't care
Because Rob lied about the tiger
15
Why are Sistine and Rob victims of bullying?
Because they are blonde
Because they provoked the bullies
Because they are outsiders
Because they are skinny
16
How does Rob deal with his mother's death?
He sees a psychiatrist
He cries often
He talks about it with his father
He doesn't think about it
17
What is Rob's "suitcase?"
Where he keeps his clothes
A metaphorical way of suppressing his feelings
A hiding place for his wood carvings
His luggage from when he moved to Lister

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