Tiger's Freedom and Rob's Emotions

In Chapter 27 of 'The Tiger Rising', Rob and Sistine work together to free a caged tiger. They unlock the cage, but the tiger hesitates to leave. Despite Rob's fears, Sistine reassures him that the tiger will be grateful. After much encouragement, the tiger finally steps out and runs free, symbolizing liberation and the breaking of constraints. The scene captures the emotional journey of overcoming fear and witnessing the beauty of freedom.

What emotion does Rob feel when the first key turns smoothly in the lock?

• Fear

• Amazement

• Sadness

• Anger

What does Sistine do with the locks after Rob removes them?

• Throws them away

• Keeps them in her pocket

• Lays them on the ground

• Gives them to Rob

Why does Rob hesitate to open the cage door?

• He wants to keep the tiger as a pet

• He thinks the tiger is asleep

• He is afraid the tiger might attack

• He lost the key

What does Sistine believe the tiger will feel towards them?

• Indifference

• Fear

• Anger

• Gratitude

What is the tiger's initial reaction to the open cage door?

• It lies down to sleep

• It growls at Rob and Sistine

• It continues to pace inside

• It immediately runs out

How do Rob and Sistine try to get the tiger to leave the cage?

• They open another door

• They shake the cage and shout

• They sing to it

• They offer it food

What does Rob do out of frustration when the tiger doesn't leave?

• He yells at the sky

• He cries

• He runs away

• He sits down

What does Rob notice about the sky when he yells?

• It is clear and blue

• It is filled with stars

• It is raining

• It is thick with clouds

What does Sistine do to calm Rob down?

• She laughs

• She gives him a key

• She tells him to be quiet

• She hugs him

How does the tiger finally leave the cage?

• It jumps out in fear

• It is pulled out by Rob

• It steps out gracefully

• It is pushed out