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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the bar near where Antonia's family has stopped?

2. What fruit does Jazz tell Antonia she looks like after their lesson?

3. What is the name that some people called Antonia and other girls like her?

4. Antonia receives a pink slip to go to Dr. DiLeo's office. What happens there?

5. When Antonia goes out to dinner with the Luthers, what does she order?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Mrs. Luther's role in finding Antonia's mother.

2. Why was Antonia upset that her mother sent Michael to McDonalds?

3. What happens when Antonia's mom decides to take the kids on a picnic?

4. Why does Antonia continue to lie about her dad?

5. Explain why Antonia does not want to be a peer counselor to Jazz Luther.

6. What is Jazz's problem with Mrs. Bartoli?

7. What is the significance of the smell of bacon and eggs to Antonia?

8. Why does Jazz suggest that Shelly committed suicide?

9. Why is Mrs. Luther so impressed with Antonia?

10. What does Antonia cite as her biggest regret, and how does disclosing that affect the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story is told from Antonia's point of view. Discuss the reasons the author chooses to use Antonia as the main narrator instead of a different character. In your explanation, be sure to include the definition of point-of-view, and what type of point-of-view the author is using.

Essay Topic 2

Telling the truth versus telling lies is a theme that comes up over and over in the book. Give three examples from the text where a character does not tell the whole truth. Take each of these examples and illustrate the impact that the lie has on the person telling it.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Dr. DiLeo's character and his impact he has on both Antonia and Jazz. Argue that his actions in pairing Antonia and Jazz together for mutual counseling are justified. If you think his actions were wrong, explain why giving specific examples.

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