Tears of a Tiger Studyguide – Flashcards
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Why was Robert Washington unable to escape from the other car like the other boys?
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his legs were on the dashboard and the crash sent his feet through the windshield, the gas tank went off, he burned to death
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What sports team did Rob captain of?
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basketball team
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What was the accident due to?
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drinking
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What is "cool bottles sunshine"?
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beer
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What, according to Rob, is the reason why Andy only scored 6 points int he game?
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he was looking at the girls in the stands
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Why does Gerald refer to Andy and Rob as "two dudes named after a couple of dead presidents"?
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Andy--Andrew Jackson Rob--Robert Washington
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Why does Gerald decide not to go out with Andy and Rob?
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he did not want to get into trouble
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What did Andy have to hide from Keisha?
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he was drinking
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Who or what is "Good Sam"
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hospital
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How do Rhonda and Keisha find out about he accident?
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Rhonda's mom told them
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What was the boys' first reaction when the car started weaving and people began honking at them?
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thought it was funny
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What, according to Gerald, is the first thing a girl always think when her boyfriend is late?
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if in an accident(foreshadowing)
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Whose help did Rob scream for when he realized he was trapped in a burning car?
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Andy
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What reason does BJ give the boys for why he doesn't drink? What is the real reason?
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told them it stunted his growth, but hates it "boiled sweat socks"
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Why does BJ lies to his friends about his reason for not drinking?
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does not wanted to get teased about his height
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Why did BJ not insist upon driving Andy's car?
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he never asks questions and goes along with everything
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Rhonda doesn't cry about Rob's death. Why?
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she was mad at them for drinking
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How has the basketball team decided to honor Rob's memory?
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dedicate the season to him and win the title
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What is ironic about the fact that one of Coach Ripley's star pupils died in a drunk driving accident?
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he sponsors 2 groups that is against it
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How are Andy's parents reacting to the accident?
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shocked and sad
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How does the coach treat Andy after the accident?
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caring
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In what two ways does Andy think he should have been a more severely punished for the accident?
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should have been the one dead, or sent to jail
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What is Andy charged with?
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charged with DWI, license revoked until 21, 2 year suspended sentence
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How does Rhonda feel about the grief counselors?
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no help
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According to Rhonda, what has helped her and fellow classmates to deal with the grief?
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talking in small groups
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How has Andy's behavior changed since the accident?
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cries and depressed, goes to a psychologist
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What do we learn abut Andy's parents?
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never go to the games, they don't fit in
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What does Gerald think that 5 dollar bills are used to buy?
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whiskey, pot, crack
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Later, whose parents were surprisingly at the game?and not?
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Andy's parents--not there Rob's parents--were there
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What surprises Andy about the psychologist?
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he is black
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How does Andy feel about seeing a psychologist?
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thinks its unnecessary
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What deal does the psychologist strike with Andy?
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if andy convinces him he is fine, he won't have to come back
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Who does Andy blame for the accident?
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himself
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What was the worst thing that happened to Andy when he returned to school?
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he found a note that said "killer"
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What worries Andy about Monty?
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that he will have the same problems
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Why does Andy get upset with Keisha?
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she doesn't want to hang out with him
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What about Andy is starting to get on Keisha's nerves?
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he has temper tantrums
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How is Andy doing in school like grades?
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no good
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Why do the kids at school hate Marcus?
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he always get good grades
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Which students always win the academic awards?
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white kids
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What assumption did Andy's guidance counselor make about him?
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he shouldn't aim high
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What depresses Andy as he walks through the mall?
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saw a Santa Claus display and reminded him of Rob
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Does Keisha seem to understand and sympathize with Andy's depression?
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NO
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How does shopkeepers treat black boys differ from the way they treat white boys?
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black--they watch them carefully white--they let them do whatever
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How did Andy and Rob toy with the shopkeepers that make racist comments?
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they would pretend to buy something
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What did the shopkeepers assume when he and Rob left a store without incident?
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he were gonna come back to rob them
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How does Andy feel about his relationship with Keisha?
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everything is good and no problems
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What does Keisha feel that Andy does too frequently?
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complain
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What circumstance does Keisha find comparable to being black among mostly whites?
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blacks stand out when they want to fit in
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The colors black and white are frequently associated with what?
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black--bad white--good
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Why could wearing red lead to arrest and possibly death in Puritan England?
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red was associated with devil and evil
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What makes Andy think of Rob all of the sudden?
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the cold
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Describe Keisha's feelings with Andy?
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annoyed with him
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Why has Andy not spoken with Rob's parents since Christmas?
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he think they hate him for killing Rob
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What kept Andy from jumping off the overpass?
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Keisha
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What does the psychologist ask Andy to do if Andy ever feels like he can't handle his grief?
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to call the psychologist
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What homework does Andy's psychologist give him?
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to write a letter to Rob's parents
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What is sometimes part of the grieving process?
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considering suicide
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What does Andy imagine his future to be like?
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blank/darkness
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In his dream, what does Rob want him to do?
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to be dead
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Who does Rob blame for his death?
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Andy
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What does put in the letter to Rob's parents?
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the good things about Rob
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What does Andy hope his letter will accomplish?
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give Rob's parents comfort and forgive him
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What does Andy reveal about his own family in the letter?
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he wishes he was a part of Rob's family than his own
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Why does BJ nix the idea of him and Tyrone talking to Andy's parents about their concern for him?
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they would not listen to them
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How does Mrs.Thorne respond to BJ and Tyrone's concerns?
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doesn't take them seriously
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According to Keisha, what motivates students to come to school?
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seeing friends
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Does Keisha seem to believe that Andy will recover? Why?
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yes-he has good friends that care
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What is troubling Ms.Blackwell about Andy?
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his behavior and mood
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What does Monty know about Andy's accident?
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he is sad and can't drive
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To whom does Monty compare his "very sad" tiger?
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Andy
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What does Keisha know about Andy that no one else does?
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he's still depressed and not better at all
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What question has Andy asked Keisha that may lead to suspect that he is considering suicide?
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If i die, will you miss me?
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What scares Rhonda about "the real kind of love"?
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she might get hurt
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What does Andy do at the talent show that almost gets him in trouble with Mrs.Jawes?
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he was taking off his clothes
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What does Keisha notice about Andy as she watches him perform?
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he was not smiling
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What does Keisha do when Andy leaves the stage and comes over to her?
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to compliment him
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How does Andy's mother refer to the car crash?
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an unfortunate incident
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What does Rhonda think that Andy needs?
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help
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For what purpose had Keisha been going to perform in the talent show?
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to sing a song for Andy and surprise him
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Who does Andy blame for his having missed the chance to talk to college scouts?
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his dad
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What does Andy feel that his low grades,absences,and police record will result in?
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no college/scholarship
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What do we find out about Andy's college dreams?
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he never wanted to go to college
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What does Mr.Jackson think that Andy lacks?
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the desire to excel
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Why is the psychologist unable to calm Andy down?
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he is out of town
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What does the fact that Andy chooses to make these calls tell us about Andy?
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he wants someone to listen to him
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Nobody picks up Andy's calls. What does he think about that?
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nobody cares about him
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What is Keisha looking forward to now that she and him are broken up?
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relaxing and freedom
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What does Keisha think might happen if she goes to Andy's house?
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she might cry and get back together with him
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How did Andy feel during his childhood accident on the escalator?
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like he wasn't there at all
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Does Andy want to die? Why does he kill himself?
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no--too painful to live
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Who first noticed a sign that Andy was dead?
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Monty--saw blood through the ceiling
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How has Andy's suicide affected Tyrone's and BJ's relationship?
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nothing is the same anymore--no fun
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Why is Gerald so angry at Andy?
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hates him for leaving and having no courage to live
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What serious message about suicide does Rhonda's letter convey?
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suicide will hurt everyone
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What has helped BJ to cope with the pain of Rob's death?
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praying to god
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How has Andy's suicide affected his family?
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they moved, parents split up, parents more attention to Monty
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What advice has Mr.Jackson given Monty even though the same advice did not help Andy after Rob's death?
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to have strength and to be brave
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Who does Monty associate the tiger with now?
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himself
