Why did Keisha break things off with Andy at the talent show?

He told her to go to hell and she was tired of his bad moods.

How does Andy’s father respond to the teacher’s concern for Andy?

Nonchalant; he blew it off and made excuses

What are the different ways Rhonda talks about “love” in her note to Tyrone?

She talks about different types of love and how she feels around him.

What does the teacher in the conversation say about black people?

They deal with trauma better that white students b/c they're used to it

What is the irony between the conversation of the two teachers and their attendance at a human relations meeting?

They showed VERY POOR human relation skills. They are extremely racist.

Why do the teachers believe the talent show is a waste of time?

They hate the rap music the black kids sing, black kids boo the white kids

Why does Dr. Carrothers stop Andy’s visits?

He believes the lies Andy told him about his progress

What lies does Andy tell Dr. Carrothers?

That he is adjusting well and does not need to continue therapy

How is Macbeth similar to Andy?

They both played a part in the death of their best friend

Why do Tyrone and B.J. visit the counselor?

Andy snapped on them and does not seem to be improving since the accident

Why doesn’t Keisha perform her solo at the talent show?

Her and Andy got into an argument and she left

What did B.J. have to say in regard to the passage from Macbeth?

Macbeth caused so much death that he could not find pleasure in life

What evidence does Keisha give in her diary that her relationship with Andy is not as strong as Andy believes it to be?

Keisha is ready to break up with him. His moods swings are too extreme.

How do you think Andy will respond with the break-up with Keisha?

His mental health is going to have a dangerous decline.

How are Counselor Thorne and Mr. Blackwell not similar regarding their concern for Andy?

Counselor Thorne is not concerned. Ms. Blackwell is worried.

Why does Andy run out of the class when they are discussing Macbeth?

He could relate too closely to the subject matter

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Tears of a Tiger - Ch. 7 & 8 review

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Review questions for chapters 7 and 8 of Tears of a Tiger.

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1
What is this dance called?
The Electric Slide
The Griddy
The Bankhead Bounce
The Butterfly
2
Why did Keisha break things off with Andy at the talent show?
She really wanted to be with Gerald instead of Andy.
She saw him flirting with another girl
He told her to go to hell and she was tired of his bad moods.
She did not like the Christmas gift he got her.
3
How does Andy’s father respond to the teacher’s concern for Andy?
He was furious and promised to fix the situation
He is sad and does not know what to go
He became aggressive and began cursing out the teacher
Nonchalant; he blew it off and made excuses
4
What are the different ways Rhonda talks about “love” in her note to Tyrone?
She talks about the movie "Love & Basketball"
She talks about how much she loves going to the zoo.
She writes him song lyrics
She talks about different types of love and how she feels around him.
5
What does the teacher in the conversation say about black people?
They are a community of harmonious and progressive people
They deal with trauma better that white students b/c they're used to it
They are all monkeys, jiggaboos, and coons
On his mama, on his hood, Black people are flyy and they look good.
6
What is the irony between the conversation of the two teachers and their attendance at a human relations meeting?
The two teachers could not relate to each other
They are actually human relations experts.
They were banned from the meetings
They showed VERY POOR human relation skills. They are extremely racist.
7
Why do the teachers believe the talent show is a waste of time?
It is too difficult to determine a winner of the show
The teachers want to be able to participate and they can't
No one signs up to participate in the talent shows
They hate the rap music the black kids sing, black kids boo the white kids
8
Why does Dr. Carrothers stop Andy’s visits?
He believes the lies Andy told him about his progress
He is tired of hearing Andy whining about Rob.
He wants to start taking older clients.
He is closing his practice and moving at Atlanta.
9
What lies does Andy tell Dr. Carrothers?
That he is making good grades
That he is the most popular guy at school
That he is playing football now instead of basketball.
That he is adjusting well and does not need to continue therapy
10
Who called Andy’s father about his grades and behavior?
The school principal
Coach Ripley
Dr. Carrothers
Ms. Blackmon (English Teacher)
11
How is Macbeth similar to Andy?
They both have gluten allergies
They both played a part in the death of their best friend
They're both Scottish men
They both drove Nissan Altimas
12
Why do Tyrone and B.J. visit the counselor?
To register for college prep courses
Andy snapped on them and does not seem to be improving since the accident
They wanted therapy as well for their grief
They needed to borrow some money
13
Who does Monty compare to his picture of the tiger? (The crying tiger)
Rob
His dad
Andy
His best friend
14
Why doesn’t Keisha perform her solo at the talent show?
Her and Andy got into an argument and she left
She did not have enough time to practice so she dropped out
She could not pass the auditions
She got too nervous and shy
15
What did B.J. have to say in regard to the passage from Macbeth?
This reminds me of YOU, Andy!
It's cool when they do it, but it's a problem when I do it.
Macbeth was on op that couldn't be trusted
Macbeth caused so much death that he could not find pleasure in life
16
What evidence does Keisha give in her diary that her relationship with Andy is not as strong as Andy believes it to be?
Keisha plans on becoming an exchange student next semester.
She already has a new boyfriend Andy does not know about.
Keisha does not see anything wrong with their relationship and is happy.
Keisha is ready to break up with him. His moods swings are too extreme.
17
How do you think Andy will respond with the break-up with Keisha?
His mental health is going to have a dangerous decline.
He is going to start stalking and harassing her.
He will not care and will easily move on to another girl.
He will try to clean-up his act to get her back.
18
How are Counselor Thorne and Mr. Blackwell not similar regarding their concern for Andy?
Counselor Thorne is not concerned. Ms. Blackwell is worried.
Counselor Thorne stepped in to help. Ms. Blackwell does not want to help.
Counselor Thorne cares but Ms. Blackwell does not.
Counselor Thorne offers Andy extra counseling. Ms. Blackwell ignores him.
19
Who is the Master of Ceremonies for the talent show?
Rhonda
Steve Harvey
Andy
Coach Ripley
20
Why does Andy run out of the class when they are discussing Macbeth?
He had an upset stomach
He forgot to turn in his homework
He could relate too closely to the subject matter
He was chasing a cute girl down

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