The Tiger Rising

Which is a correct summary of The Tiger Rising?

• The Tiger Rising is about a boy and a girl who find a tiger. They want to let the tiger go, so they do. 

• This is a story about a lonely boy who is struggling with the death of his mother. He finds a tiger, makes a friend and learns how to move on from his sadness. 

• This is the story of a boy who finds a tiger after his mother has died and he moves to a new town. He makes a new friend who's parents are divorcing. She wants him to let the tiger go but he says no at first. Eventually he says yes and they let the tiger go but the boys dad shoots the tiger. 

• This is the story about a boy who finds a tiger and he runs away on the back of the tiger with his new friend. 

When Rob and Sistine first told Willie May about the tiger, what was her reaction?

• Shocked

• She already knew

• She didn't believe them

• She laughed

What was a positive outcome to Rob's dad shooting the tiger? 

• Mr. Beauchamp wasn't going to be angry

• The tiger couldn't hurt anyone

• Rob was able to finally tell his father how he feels about his mother being gone and they could talk and cry together

• Sistine would not be leaving Lister, FL

What was a theme of The Tiger Rising? What evidence from the book do have to support that theme?

What is the main theme of 'The Tiger Rising'?

• Friendship and healing

• Adventure and exploration

• Mystery and suspense

• Betrayal and revenge

Who is the author of 'The Tiger Rising'?

• Kate DiCamillo

• J.K. Rowling

• Roald Dahl

• Suzanne Collins

What does the tiger symbolize in 'The Tiger Rising'?

• Freedom and wildness

• Danger and fear

• Strength and power

• Loneliness and isolation

In 'The Tiger Rising', what is Rob's main internal conflict?

• His struggle with anger

• His struggle with loneliness

• His struggle with fear

• His struggle with jealousy

What role does Sistine play in Rob's life in 'The Tiger Rising'?

• She is his rival

• She is his mentor

• She is his friend

• She is his enemy

How does Rob's relationship with his father change throughout 'The Tiger Rising'?

• It becomes more distant

• It becomes more understanding

• It becomes more hostile

• It remains the same