Tiger Rising Ch. 1-4

1. Who came on the bus?

A girl named Sistine.

A tiger.

Another brother of the bullies.

The ice cream man.

The correct answer is "A girl named Sistine" because the question is asking for the person who came on the bus, and out of the given options, only Sistine is a person's name. The other options, such as a tiger, another brother of the bullies, and the ice cream man, are not individuals that would typically come on a bus.

Explanation

The correct answer is "A girl named Sistine" because the question is asking for the person who came on the bus, and out of the given options, only Sistine is a person's name. The other options, such as a tiger, another brother of the bullies, and the ice cream man, are not individuals that would typically come on a bus.

2. What does the suitcase represent?

Going camping

Sleeping at a friend's house

A place to lock up his feelings and not think about them

Airplane rides

The suitcase represents a metaphorical place where the person can store and hide their emotions or feelings. It suggests that the person uses the suitcase as a way to avoid or suppress their emotions, choosing not to think about them.

Explanation

The suitcase represents a metaphorical place where the person can store and hide their emotions or feelings. It suggests that the person uses the suitcase as a way to avoid or suppress their emotions, choosing not to think about them.

3. What happens to Rob on the bus ride to school?

He got bullied

He forgot his suitcase

He dropped his ice cream

He hurt his leg

Rob experienced bullying during the bus ride to school.

Explanation

Rob experienced bullying during the bus ride to school.

4. How does he deal with the bullying?

He just keeps eating his ice cream.

He cries.

He tells the bus driver

He thinks about other things.

The correct answer is "He thinks about other things." This suggests that instead of dwelling on the bullying or letting it affect him emotionally, he chooses to divert his attention and focus on something else. This coping mechanism allows him to mentally distance himself from the bullying and potentially reduce its impact on his well-being.

Explanation

The correct answer is "He thinks about other things." This suggests that instead of dwelling on the bullying or letting it affect him emotionally, he chooses to divert his attention and focus on something else. This coping mechanism allows him to mentally distance himself from the bullying and potentially reduce its impact on his well-being.

5. What special skill did Rob's mother teach him?

Paper folding

Wood whistling

Baking cookies

Sculpting

Rob's mother taught him the special skill of wood whistling. This means that she taught him how to create whistles or musical sounds using pieces of wood.

Explanation

Rob's mother taught him the special skill of wood whistling. This means that she taught him how to create whistles or musical sounds using pieces of wood.