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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Antonia has seen her mother in the hospital, what does she think about her mother's condition?
(a) Antonia thinks that her mother is well enough to come home.
(b) Antonia thinks that her mother has made significant improvement.
(c) Antonia thinks that her mother has gained a lot of weight.
(d) Antonia thinks that her mother is doped up like a zombie.

2. Why does Antonia think that Jazz does not want to play the polonaise again?
(a) Because it is a very long piece and too hard to memorize.
(b) Because it is too loud and without harmony.
(c) Because it is painful for Jazz and associated with bad memories.
(d) Because the pounding of the keys makes Jazz's fingers sore.

3. How long ago did Antonia's father leave?
(a) Five years ago.
(b) Eight years ago.
(c) Ten years ago.
(d) Three years ago.

4. What does Antonia say about her foster parents when she jokes about them to Jazz?
(a) Antonia says her foster parents are 80-years-old and nearly blind.
(b) Antonia says her foster parents are cooking-baking fools.
(c) Antonia says her foster parents are newly-released criminals.
(d) Antonia says her foster parents are ugly, evil little gnomes.

5. What does Mrs. Luther threaten to do if Jazz stops playing the piano?
(a) Lock Jazz in her room.
(b) Send Jazz to a different school.
(c) Take away Jazz's swimming privileges.
(d) Sell the piano.

6. Jazz feels about the polonaise like Antonia feels about what?
(a) The sound of bells.
(b) The taste of cookies.
(c) The feel of silk.
(d) The smell of bacon.

7. Which of the DIllon children is most reluctant to go home?
(a) Jazz.
(b) Chuckie.
(c) Antonia.
(d) Michael.

8. Why does Jazz refuse to go to the competition?
(a) Because Jazz is so nervous she keeps throwing up.
(b) Because Jazz tore up all her music.
(c) Because Jazz's mother threatened to invite all of Jazz's friends to come watch.
(d) Because Jazz will not wear the dress her mother bought for her to wear.

9. What did Jazz's mother do when Jazz and her friends were hanging out at Ram's shed?
(a) Jazz's mother baked a big pan of cookies to take to them.
(b) Jazz's mother called the police on them.
(c) Jazz's mother planned a surprise party for Jazz when she got home.
(d) Jazz's mother called for pizza delivery to the shed.

10. Jazz and her friends play a game where they make fun of "them." Who does "them" refer to?
(a) Jocks, straights, Jesus freaks, and prisses.
(b) Fatsoes, Zit-heads, and Buck-toothers.
(c) Animal lovers, conservationists, and tree-huggers.
(d) Teachers, doctors, and ministers.

11. What reason listed below is NOT a reason Jazz gives for being mean to her mother?
(a) Her mother hates Jazz's clothes.
(b) Her mother hates Jazz's friends -- except Antonia.
(c) Her mother will not let Jazz have a dog.
(d) Her mother hates Jazz's hair.

12. What does Jazz do to Gregoire after he says she should look presentable for the competition?
(a) Jazz laughs at Gregoire.
(b) Jazz tells Gregoire to come back after the competition.
(c) Jazz throws her metronome at Gregoire.
(d) Jazz fires Gregoire.

13. When Jazz talks about the Clean Team, to what is she referring?
(a) The pool boy who comes to clean the Luther's pool.
(b) The decorators who clear away all the Luthers' clutter.
(c) The maid service hired to clean the Luther's' home.
(d) The mechanics who service the Luthers' cars.

14. What is the dress like that Jazz's mother bought for her to wear to the competition?
(a) The dress is blue velvet with a white sash.
(b) The dress is a long, black evening gown.
(c) The dress is bright red and covered with lace.
(d) The dress is deep purple with sequins on the bodice.

15. Why does Jazz feel guilty about her relationship with friends?
(a) Jazz feels guilty because she thinks she does not deserve friends.
(b) Jazz feels guilty because she does not really like those friends and wants to get away from them.
(c) Jazz feels guilty because she is hiding something from her friends and they think she does not trust them.
(d) Jazz feels guilty because she secretly makes fun of the people she hangs with.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Antonia goes to visit her mother for the first time since she was hospitalized, what does Antonia take to give to her mother?

2. Antonia stays in a bedroom at the Abeyta's house that belonged to the Abeyta's daughter. What is that daughter's name?

3. Antonia tells Jazz that if the money really does not matter, Jazz can give it to Antonia when she wins. What would Antonia do with it?

4. What is the problem with Ram's mom?

5. Antonia's mom gets a part-time job at what kind of establishment?

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