TJ the Siberian Tiger Cub

How are TJ's parents different?

• They are different kinds of tigers.

• They weigh different amounts.

• They live in different zoos.

• They both care for TJ.

Why would a tiger bare its teeth?

• It's angry.

• It's happy.

• It's frightened.

• It's playing.

What two things were compared in this story?

• TJ was compared to his mother.

• The Denver Zoo was compared to the Billings Zoo.

• Buhkra was compared to Matthew.

• TJ was compared to his father.

What problem did Buhkra's death cause for TJ?

• There was a no wife for Matthew now.

• There was no one to raise TJ now.

• There was one less tiger at the zoo now.

• There was no way TJ could survive now.

Which happened last in the story?

• Cindy, the vet, helped raise TJ,

• Shelia took TJ to an animal hospital.

• TJ was moved to the Billings, Montana Zoo.

• TJ began growing and gaining weight.

How does the map on page 87 match the text?

• It shows where TJ was born.

• It shows where TJ died,

• It shows how far TJ moved.

• It shows TJ running and playing.

In what way was TJ different from his father?

• His father grew to be larger.

• Matthew also had problems gaining weight.

• TJ's mother never died.

• TJ grew to be larger than his father.

A genre is a type of story. What is the genre of TJ the Siberian Tiger Cub?

• Fantasy

• narrative nonfiction

• informational text

• biography

Which vocabulary word from page 76 could complete this sentence?

Sometimes, a tiger will _____ to catch its food.

Which vocabulary word from page 76 could complete this sentence?

Ms. Harrison in the principal, and Mrs. Jensen is the ______ principal.