Tiger
What does the tiger do when the cage is first opened?
It stays inside, looks around, then it runs away
What does Rob learn from his mother?
Wood whittling
When Sistine first meets Rob, what feeling does she show the most?
Anger
Sadness
What does the suitcase represent to Rob?
Who kills the tiger?
Rob's dad
Where do Rob and his dad live?
The Kentucky Star Motel
Why does everything in Rob's suitcase fall out when he is with Sistine?
Because he trusts her and says things to her he doesn't usually say to others
What is a prophetess?
Someone who can speak to God
Where does Rob get bullied everyday? What does he do to deal with it?
the bus ride to school; think about other things/just take it
Why does Sistine want to free the tiger?
It cannot see the stars, it is endangered, it isn't right to keep it caged
Why do Rob and his dad move?
To avoid thinking about his dead mom
She is strong and stands up for herself, she believes him when he says there is a tiger, her voice changes when she sees something beautiful
What does Beauchamp look like?
He has orange hair and a mustache. He has a toothpick between his teeth.
Why does Rob have to stay home?
People are afraid his rash is contagious
What does Willie May put on the tiger's grave?
the bird Rob wittled
Why does Rob's dad not like saying Rob's mom's name?
He misses her so much it hurts to say it.
Compare how Sistine and Rob react when getting bullied
Sistine gets angry and fights back. Rob just takes it and is very scared.
What did Willie May used to have as a pet?
A bird
What kind of weather makes Rob think of his mom's funeral?
Sunshine
Sistine doesn't doubt him when he tells her. When she sees it, she immediately wants to free it.
Describe the relationship between Rob and his father
Rob's father is protective and loving, but his dad also runs away from his feelings and shames Rob for crying
Why is Sistine angry at everyone? Name one reason
Who owns the tiger and why does he want Rob to feed the tiger?
Beauchamp; He is afraid of the tiger
Name two surprises that happened to Rob on the same day he found the tiger.
1. He got kicked out of school for his rash
2. He met Sistine on her first day of school