Tears of a Tiger pg 54 - 78; 79 - 102

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What do you think might motivate Andy to get better grades?

Basketball

What evidence shows that Andy is doing well in one part of his life?

Basketball

Why don't the African American students like Marcus?

Because he is smart

Why does Andy become depressed in the mall?

Because he saw Santa and that brought back memories from him and Rob

Why do you think Dr. Carrothers asks Andy so many questions about Keisha? Might he be trying to prepare Andy for a particular event?

Dr. Carrothers is preparing him just in case of the event that Keisha breaks up with Andy

Why does Dr. Carrothers ask Andy to write a letter to Rob or Rob's parents?

Dr. Carrothers wants Andy to apologize to Rob's parents and say how many times he was sorry

Why do you think Ms. Blackwell shared Jacqueline Earley's poem with Andy and Tyrone?

Get them interested in poetry

Why do you think that Andy did not hand in his completed poetry assignment?

He does not want people to know that he is depressed

How do Andy's visions of the future for Monty and Keisha differ from those he has for himself?

He saw the brightness

How does the view of oncoming traffic from the freeway overpass affect Andy?

He thought about jumping into the oncoming traffic

How has Andy been discriminated against by teachers and counselors of school?

He was treated differently

Do you agree with Andy and Dr. Carrothers that low expectations by teachers and counselors could act as a self-fulfilling prophecy?

I guess

What is Keisha's "female frustration"? Are her feelings justified? Do you think she should discuss them with Andy?

I think she should because she's going through all of this with Andy and she's being very patient with him and he's just being very moody so I think she should because Andy's not treating her like he used to.

Why do you think that good students are sometimes the victims of peer pressure not to perform well in school? Have you even witnessed this behavior?

No

How is Andy's moment "at peace" ruined on Christmas Day?

Rob's mom called

How does Keisha help Andy?

She is very supportive

What does Andy's poem reveal about his feelings?

That he is depressed

How do Andy and Rob encounter prejudice at the mall?

The lady thinks that they're going to steal something

Why is Andy willing to sleep with his brother Monty's Rocket Man action figure?

To avoid getting nightmares

Do you think that Andy would have jumped from the over pass? If Keisha had not stopped him?

Yes


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