Tears of a Tiger Study Guide #2

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Tears of a Tiger Study Guide #4

NIGHT AND DREAMS 1. What examples of “grown-up nightmares” does Andy give to Monty?

2. Is Andy a good big brother? Give reasons for your answer.

3. What does Andy imagine his future will be like?

4. In Andy’s dream, what does Rob want him to do?

5. In the dream, who does Rob blame for his death?

A LETTER OF REMEMBERED JOY 6. Instead of repeatedly apologizing, what does Andy decide to do in his letter to Rob’s parents?

7. What does Andy hope that his letter will accomplish?

8. What does Andy reveal about his own family in the letter?

“OUT, OUT! BRIEF CANDLE!” Vocabulary depraved – evil; without morals corrupt – morally debased degeneration – the state of getting progressively worse; decline inevitable – unavoidable

9. Play that Andy’s English class is studying: ______by ______10. Why do you think the author chose to have the class study this play? Name______Date______Period______

11. What happens to Lady Macbeth in the play?

12. What observation does B.J. make about Macbeth’s depression?

13. What is Andy’s reaction to the play and class discussion?

BALONEY SANDWICHES AND BAD BREATH 14. Neither B.J. nor Tyrone can stand the counselor, Mrs. Thorne. Why do they decide to go talk to her anyway?

15. How does Mrs. Thorne respond to B.J.’s and Tyrone’s concerns?

16. How does she violate Andy’s privacy?

LEARNING TO LIVE 17. Reread Andy’s response to the psychologist’s first question at the beginning of the chapter. What’s wrong with his answer?

18. Why do you think Andy starts lying to his psychologist?

THE IMPORTANCE OF FRIENDSHIP 19. According to Keisha, why do students come to school?

20. Does Keisha’s essay end sounding hopeful that Andy will get through his grief?