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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 finds Chuckie on her mother's lap, but he is holding something dangerous. What is it?
2. Where does Mrs. Luther take Antonia's mom?
3. When Antonia leaves for her lesson at Jazz's house, Antonia tells her mother she will be home by a certain time. What time is that?
4. What has Jazz done to her new Levis that upsets Mrs. Luther?
5. Antonia's mom perks up and promises to take them on a picnic to Cherokee Reservoir. What happens?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens when Antonia puts on Jazz's black lipstick?
2. How does Jazz feel about her sister, Janey?
3. What does Mr. Luther do to show his support for the Dillon children after their mother is hospitalized?
4. Why does Antonia continue to lie about her dad?
5. Why is Mrs. Bartoli concerned about Antonia?
6. Why is it uncomfortable for Antonia when Mr. and Mrs. Luther are talking about what nice manners she has?
7. Explain Mrs. Luther's role in finding Antonia's mother.
8. What is the significance of the brownie that Antonia brings home from school?
9. What is the significance of the Christmas picture that Antonia looks at in her mother's bedroom?
10. What problem does Antonia run into after taking Chuckie to the emergency room?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Mrs. Bartoli is a complex character. Give two examples of how Mrs. Bartoli's behavior affected Antonia, and two examples of how her behavior affected Jazz. Argue that Mrs. Bartoli has or has not learned not to stereotype people by the end of the novel.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Antonia's relationship with her father and why she would rather lie about the real relationship than tell the truth. What impact does Antonia's relationship - or lack of relationship - have on her life?
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