The Tiger Rising Ch1-6

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

• a gorilla

• a tiger

• a wild pig

• a huge bird

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Why did Rob and his dad move from Jacksonville to Lister?

• His mom passed away.

• He had relatives in Lister.

• His dad got a new job.

• There were better schools in Lister.

Why does Rob make "all his feelings go inside a suitcase"?

• He was hoping to visit a friend.

• He liked to travel.

• It was the way he "not-thought" about his feelings.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.4

What did Rob imagine was on top of his imaginary suitcase that he filled with his emotions (hurt and pain)?

• a gorilla

• a large school bus

• 1,000 pounds of steel

• a tiger

What words describe Rob at the beginning of the story?

• secretive/sneaky

• outspoken/loud

• hostile/aggressive

• shy/sad

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

What are three obstacles that get in the way of Rob's happiness?

• his rash, the loss of his mother, the bullies

• his dad, the tiger, the suitcase

• the bullies, school, the tiger

• Mr. Beauchamp, Sistine, the loss of his mother

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Why did the principal send Rob home?

• He forgot to do his homework.

• He stole from another student.

• He had a rash on his legs.

• He threw a rock at a teacher.

Rob yelled at the kids surrounding Sistine and they --

• left Sistine alone.

• chased after Rob.

• threw food at Rob.

• ignored Rob and attacked Sistine.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

What did Rob have in his back pocket when he was being chased?

• a pack of gum

• a drawing of Sistine

• his phone call for help

• a note from the principal, Mr. Phelmer

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

Choose the answer that is an example of a simile.

• Her nose was so sharp.

• Her nose was as sharp as a knife.

• Her nose made her look scary.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4