Tears of a Tiger Practice Test

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• Which technique best describes how the narrative presents timing changes between the aftermath and the courtroom?
• What did Andy have to hide from Keisha?
• What is the proposed relationship between personal guilt and public blame?
• What message about accountability among peers?
• What did Keisha notice about Andy as she watches him perform?
• What best describes the link between truth-telling and accountability?
• Why does BJ nix the idea of him and Tyrone talking to Andy's parents about their concern for him?
• How does Rhonda feel about the grief counselors?
• Rhonda doesn't cry about Rob's death. Why?
• Who does Rob blame for his death?
• What does Keisha know about Andy that others do not?
• Which role does courtroom-style testimony play in the narrative?
• Who does Andy blame for missing the chance to talk to college scouts?
• How does the author use secondary characters to illuminate central themes?
• How is empathy highlighted in forgiveness?
• How does fear influence decision-making?
• How does the text portray masculinity in times of crisis?
• Effect of the closing outcome on readers' understanding of justice?
• What is the role of adults in guiding teenagers after a crisis?
• What about Andy starts to irritate Keisha?
• What is the primary reason Keisha distances herself from Andy?
• Which statement best describes memory and truth in Tears of a Tiger?
• What does the fact that Andy chooses to make these calls tell us about Andy?
• What is the status of Andy and Keisha's relationship at this point?
• What role do flashbacks play in the novel's storytelling?
• Which fact about Coach Ripley's involvement is described as ironic?
• What is Andy's initial reaction to the idea of seeing a psychologist?
• How does the treatment of Black boys by shopkeepers differ from that of White boys?
• Identify an example of irony in the narrative structure?
• What is the impact of dialogue in revealing character?
• Which option best describes the narrative purpose of including both survivors' voices and the legal proceedings?
• Which family change occurred after Andy's death?
• What is true about the grieving process described?
• Why did BJ not insist upon driving Andy's car?
• During the escalator incident, Andy felt...
• Which statement best describes the cause of the crash?
• What is Keisha looking forward to now that she and Andy are broken up?
• Whose help did Rob scream for when he realized he was trapped in a burning car?
• What happened to Robert Washington during the crash?
• What kept Andy from jumping over the overpass?
• Who conveyed a serious warning about suicide affecting others?
• What might happen if Keisha goes to Andy's house?
• For what purpose had Keisha been going to perform in the talent show?
• How are Andy's grades?
• What is the narrative purpose of including the voices of both the survivors and the legal proceedings?
• Which dynamic best describes the protagonist's burden after the incident?
• What is the counselor's view of Andy's potential?
• Which group is implied to have an advantage in academic awards?
• What is sometimes part of the grieving process?
• What is ironic about the fact that one of Coach Ripley's star pupils died in a drunk driving accident?
• How did Andy feel during his childhood accident on the escalator?
• What theme is most evident in the material?
• How does Andy imagine his future?
• Who offers the compliment to Andy after his performance?
• Which of the following best describes Rob's role in Andy's dream?
• What does Monty know about Andy's accident?
• What is Andy worried Monty might experience?
• Which element best explains the tragedy's impact on community perception?
• How does diction contribute to the tone of the novel?
• Which student is described as someone who frequently earns good grades, leading to resentment from peers?
• Does Keisha seem to believe that Andy will recover? Why?
• Which of the following best describes the line about the car crash as described by Andy's mother?
• Which death did BJ cope with by praying to God?
• How are gender and friendship portrayed in the survivor group?
• Which statement best describes memory vs truth in the narrative?
• How do survivors confront or avoid responsibility?
• What role do secrets among friends play in the plot?
• How are Andy's parents reacting to the accident?
• At the talent show, what did Andy do that almost got him in trouble with Mrs. Jawes?
• How does pacing change from the aftermath to the courtroom sections?
• In the story, Monty compares his very sad tiger to which character?
• Does Keisha seem to understand and sympathize with Andy's depression?
• What event functions as the central tragedy that drives Tears of a Tiger and raises questions about guilt and accountability?
• What is the overall effect of the opening scene on readers?
• Does Andy want to die?
• Who informs Rhonda and Keisha about the accident?
• Which statement best summarizes memory's role in the narrative's truth-seeking process?
• Why hasn't Andy spoken with Rob's parents since Christmas?
• What serious message about suicide does Rhonda's letter convey?
• Describe Keisha's feelings toward Andy?
• What scares Rhonda about the real kind of love?
• What homework did Andy's psychologist give him?
• Does the ending provide closure? Why or why not?
• Who does Monty associate the tiger with now?
• Role of grief in character development?
• How has Andy's suicide affected Tyrone's and BJ's relationship?
• How does the coach treat Andy after the accident?
• What emotional responses does the author aim to evoke with the opening scene?
• How has Andy's suicide affected his family?
• What best describes the protagonist's internal conflict after the incident?
• What does Keisha feel that Andy does too frequently?
• Which combination best describes how bias and memory interact to influence truth?
• How does the story depict the survivor group's coping strategies?
• What is Andy charged with?
• What is the effect of consequences on communities?
• How could the survivors have prevented the tragedy?
• How does the author depict fame or athletic success in relation to moral choices?
• How does Andy's mother refer to the car crash?
• Which character expresses concern about Andy's mood and behavior?
• In what two ways does Andy think he should have been punished more severely?
• Which statement best describes Keisha's view of how often Andy complains?
• What ethical dilemma arises for the protagonist during the trial?
• How do the perspectives of different narrators affect the reader's grasp of truth?
• Later, whose parents were surprisingly at the game, and whose were not?
• What role does imagery of light vs darkness play?
• What was the boys' first reaction when the car started weaving and people began honking at them?
• What does the closing outcome prompt readers to reflect on?
• What condition does the psychologist set to avoid future visits?
• What is the consequence of holding back the full truth?
• Who acts as a stabilizing influence during Andy's crisis?
• What advice has Mr. Jackson given Monty even though the same advice did not help Andy after Rob's death?
• Why could wearing red lead to arrest and possibly death in Puritan England?
• Which color is linked to devil and evil in the described context?
• Which statement accurately reflects the adults' responses to Andy's situation?
• Why is Gerald so angry at Andy?
• What is one way grief affects relationships?
• How does imagery of light vs darkness function?
• Who first noticed a sign that Andy was dead?
• What is a described strategy some survivors use to cope with guilt?
• What do we learn about Andy's college dreams?
• How is foreshadowing used?
• Which device contributes to tension in the narrative?
• Why is the psychologist unable to calm Andy down?
• What was the accident due to?
• What do we learn about Andy's parents?
• What theme is most central to the material?
• Why does BJ lie to his friends about his reason for not drinking?
• What does the interaction between Andy, Rob, and shopkeepers reveal about racial dynamics?
• What is the significance of the title in relation to the narrative timeline?
• How do Rhonda and Keisha find out about the accident?
• Which trait best describes BJ's tendency in group settings?
• Which sign did Monty notice indicating Andy's death?
• Which character believes Andy needs help?
• Which statement about Andy's penalties aside from the DWI is true?
• In his dream, what does Rob want him to do?
• What event kicks off the central conflict in the story?
• Effect of social status or popularity?
• Which statement best describes Monty's view of the tiger now?
• Significance of the title in relation to emotion and action?
• According to Keisha, what motivates students to come to school?
• How does Mrs.Thorne respond to BJ and Tyrone's concerns?
• How does memory vs truth addressed in the narrative?
• Which sport did Rob captain on his team?
• Which character is described as someone who tends to go along with the group?
• What does the letter to Rob's parents include?
• What does Gerald think that 5 dollar bills are used to buy?
• According to Rhonda, what has helped her and fellow classmates to deal with the grief?
• How do the surviving friends respond to the events?
• Which students always win the academic awards?
• How does the legal process affect relationships among the friends?
• How does the novel interpret forgiveness?
• What is 'cool bottles sunshine'?
• Which behavior demonstrates Andy's desire to be heard more than to succeed academically?
• What depresses Andy as he walks through the mall?
• What surprises Andy about the psychologist?
• What circumstance does Keisha find comparable to being Black among mostly Whites?
• As a juror, which factors would you weigh to determine accountability?
• What message does the note convey to Andy when he returns to school?
• How did Andy and Rob toy with shopkeepers who made racist comments?
• Should the protagonist have admitted responsibility sooner? Why or why not?
• What phrase has Andy asked Keisha that may indicate he is considering suicide?
• How does Andy feel about his relationship with Keisha?
• Which statement is NOT true based on the material?
• Which character serves as the one who directly notices Andy's lack of a smile during the talent show?
• What is the worst thing Andy encounters upon returning to school?
• What was Rob's fate as a result of the crash?
• Which event brought focus to Andy's emotional state and the surrounding support network?
• Which statement best describes Andy's belief about his own responsibility for the accident?
• What surprising fact about the psychologist does Andy notice?
• How does the author use tone to persuade readers about accountability?
• What is the function of the motif of judgment?
• Which statement best describes closure and remaining questions?
• How has the basketball team decided to honor Rob's memory?
• How does the author reveal bias in each narrator's account?
• How is the juvenile justice system portrayed?
• What did the shopkeepers assume after Andy and Rob left a store without incident?
• Which statement best identifies the two major themes in Tears of a Tiger?
• Identify a recurring motif (such as secrecy) and explain its meaning?
• Why does Andy become upset with Keisha?
• According to Gerald, what is the first thing a girl always thinks when her boyfriend is late?
• What is revealed about the victim's character through memories or dialogue?
• The colors Black and White are frequently associated with what?
• What role do parental or adult figures play in the aftermath?
• How has Andy's behavior changed since the accident?
• Which event triggers the car accident described in the material?
• Who notes that five-dollar bills are used to buy illegal drugs?
• What does Andy fear his low grades, absences, and police record will lead to?
• What broader theme is highlighted by Andy's secrecy about drinking?
• What makes Andy think of Rob all of the sudden?
• Which three factors did Andy cite as limiting his future prospects?
• Why do the kids at school hate Marcus?
• Which narrative technique(s) are prominently used in Tears of a Tiger?
• What is the enduring message for teen readers?
• What did the psychologist ask Andy to do if he can't handle his grief?
• Which statement summarizes Andy's legal penalties after the incident?
• Who or what is 'Good Sam'?
• Which statement best describes how memory affects truth in the story?
• Why does Gerald refer to Andy and Rob as 'two dudes named after a couple of dead presidents'?
• The letter Andy writes for homework is addressed to whom?
• What best characterizes the relationship between the protagonist and the victim before tragedy?
• What is the effect of taking responsibility on healing?
• Why does Gerald decide not to go out with Andy and Rob?
• What motivates students to come to school, according to Keisha?
• Nobody picks up Andy's calls. What does he think about that?
• Whose guilt is Andy expressing regarding the accident?
• What does Mr. Jackson think that Andy lacks?
• What has helped BJ to cope with the pain of Rob's death?
• Which presidents are Andy and Rob named after?
• What reason does BJ give the boys for why he doesn't drink, and what is the real reason?
• According to Rob, why did Andy only score 6 points in the game?
• What does Rhonda think Andy needs?
• What does Andy reveal about his own family in the letter?
• How does the text depict truth as it moves from memory to legal record?
• What is troubling Ms.Blackwell about Andy?
• What assumption did Andy's guidance counselor make about him?
• Which parents were at the game?
• What does Keisha do when Andy leaves the stage and comes over to her?
• How is the courtroom setting used to advance the plot?
• Who is the star pupil of Coach Ripley mentioned in the material?
• Which professional tries to help Andy cope emotionally but cannot because of travel?
• What does Andy hope his letter will accomplish?
• Which statement best captures the overall message about race in the scenarios described?
• How does the author introduce the central conflict early in the book?
• Which statement about Andy's recovery is supported by Keisha?
• Which element helps readers understand why characters act as they do?