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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. Antonia asks Dr. DiLeo to find someone else to work with Jazz, but Dr. DiLeo tells Antonia that she is the perfect person to do it. Why?
2. What is Jazz's real first name?
3. Michael is sent by himself to buy food. Where does Antonia's mother send him?
4. Jazz comes up with a symbol to indicate when she is just kidding. What is that symbol?
5. What behavior does Jazz do that Antonia thinks is only appropriate until the age of two?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens when Antonia puts on Jazz's black lipstick?
2. What does Mr. Luther do to show his support for the Dillon children after their mother is hospitalized?
3. Why does Antonia feel overwhelmed when she returns home after her first day of peer counseling?
4. Who is Shelly and what is her significance to the book?
5. Why was Antonia embarrassed to hand her math homework in to Mrs. Bartoli?
6. Why does Antonia continue to counsel Jazz even after she has told Dr. DiLeo for the second time that she cannot do it?
7. Why does Antonia continue to lie about her dad?
8. Why was Antonia upset that her mother sent Michael to McDonalds?
9. How does Jazz feel about her sister, Janey?
10. What is the significance of the smell of bacon and eggs to Antonia?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Define the literary term "foil." Using this definition, give three specific examples of foils in the book.
Essay Topic 2
Jazz is easily the most colorful character in the book. Discuss how her use of clothing becomes part of her identity. As part of your discussion, declare whether or not you think Jazz's identity - as proclaimed by her wardrobe - is genuine.
Essay Topic 3
The Abeytas are a kind, compassionate, loving people who provide a foster home for Antonia and her brothers. Discuss Antonia's reactions to the Abeytas. Compare and contrast Antonia's reactions to the reactions of her brothers.
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