Show:
Tiger
Mom & Dad
Sistine
Willie May & Beauchamp
Rob
100

What does the tiger do when the cage is first opened?

It stays inside, looks around, then it runs away

100

What does Rob learn from his mother?

Wood whittling 

100

When Sistine first meets Rob, what feeling does she show the most?

Anger

100
According to Willie May, what is causing Rob's rash?

Sadness

100

What does the suitcase represent to Rob?

something to lock up his feelings and not think about them
200

Who kills the tiger?

Rob's dad

200

Where do Rob and his dad live?

The Kentucky Star Motel

200

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

200

What is a prophetess?

Someone who can speak to God

200

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

300

Why does Sistine want to free the tiger?

It cannot see the stars, it is endangered, it isn't right to keep it caged

300

Why do Rob and his dad move?

To avoid thinking about his dead mom

300
Name a reason Rob likes Sistine

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

300

What does Beauchamp look like?

He has orange hair and a mustache. He has a toothpick between his teeth.

300

Why does Rob have to stay home?

People are afraid his rash is contagious

400

What does Willie May put on the tiger's grave?

the bird Rob wittled

400

Why does Rob's dad not like saying Rob's mom's name?

He misses her so much it hurts to say it.

400

Compare how Sistine and Rob react when getting bullied

Sistine gets angry and fights back. Rob just takes it and is very scared.

400

What did Willie May used to have as a pet?

A bird

400

What kind of weather makes Rob think of his mom's funeral?

Sunshine

500
How does Rob know Sistine is the perfect person to tell about the tiger? How does she feel about the tiger?

Sistine doesn't doubt him when he tells her. When she sees it, she immediately wants to free it.

500

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

500

Why is Sistine angry at everyone? Name one reason

Her parents are separated because her father had an affair. Also, her mom brought her to Florida where she has to wear fancy clothes.
500

Who owns the tiger and why does he want Rob to feed the tiger?

Beauchamp; He is afraid of the tiger

500

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