Tears of a Tiger
Why didn't Gerald go with the other boys the night of the accident?
His father would beat him if he didn't return home.
What is ironic about the title of Andy's poem, "Poem of Hope"?
It reflects how hopeless Andy really feels
According to Ms. Blackwell, why was it illegal for Puritans to wear red 300 years ago?
It represented evil.
What play by Shakespeare were the students reading in class?
Macbeth
What are three things that changed for Monty since Andy "left"?
Monty gets more attention they moved to a new house his parents got divorced
Who is Andy's English teacher?
Ms. Blackwell
Who dated Tyrone?
Rhonda
Who died in the accident?
Rob Washington
In his letter to Andy, who does Tyrone sarcastically tell Andy to say hello to for him?
Romeo and Juliet
Who is the author of Tears of a Tiger?
Sharon Draper
To whom does Monty compare his picture of the tiger?
Andy
Who is the main character of the story?
Andy
Who is Monty?
Andy's little brother
Who is Andy's friend who doesn't drink?
B.J.
What does Rob's mom usually say when she calls Andy at Christmas?
Come get your rock.
What did Monty ask Andy regarding tigers?
Do they cry?
Who is Andy's psychologist?
Dr. Carrothers
What is the primary setting for this story?
Hazelwood High School
Where does Keisha break up with Andy?
at the talent show
Who is Mr. Ripley?
basketball coach for the boys
Why couldn't the boys save Rob?
his door was jammed and his legs went through the windshield
Where did Gerald get the scar on his face?
his father threw him into the radiator
What did Andy tell his high school counselor that he wanted to study in college?
law
According to Gerald, what would he get rid of in order to make the world a better place?
peanut butter $5 bills band-aids
What is the mood of the story?
sad, depressing, dreary
For what event does Andy agree to be "Master of Ceremonies"?
the talent show
What were the students advised to do to help ease their pain after Andy's death?
write letters to Andy
According to Ms. Blackwell, which colors show the greatest amount of contrast in literature?
black and white
What did Monty notice that led to the discovery of Andy's body?
blood on the ceiling
What is the main ailment from which Andy suffered?
depression
