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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's math teacher tries to joke with Antonia when she turns in her homework. What does the teacher ask?

2. How did Jazz's friend commit suicide?

3. What does Antonia say is her biggest regret?

4. What word does Jazz use to describe Antonia during the peer counseling session in Chapter 4?

5. What is Dr. DiLeo's advice to Antonia to improve the quality of the peer-counseling sessions?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Antonia's reaction to Jazz showing her the tattoo on her ankle?

2. What was Michael's role in helping antonia locate her family?

3. What happens when Antonia puts on Jazz's black lipstick?

4. Why does Antonia tell Mrs. Luther that there is no one for her to call?

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

6. Why does Antonia feel overwhelmed when she returns home after her first day of peer counseling?

7. Why does Jazz suggest that Shelly committed suicide?

8. Why does Antonia not want Mrs. Luther to drive her home?

9. Why is it uncomfortable for Antonia when Mr. and Mrs. Luther are talking about what nice manners she has?

10. What is the significance of the blank sheet of paper that Antonia hands to Jazz?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The title is an important element of any book. Write an essay that explains the significance of the title, Define Normal. Give three examples from the book that show why this title is a good choice for the message of the book.

Essay Topic 2

While Ram is a secondary character, he is integral to the book as a whole. Who is Ram? What is he like? What is his importance to the overall structure 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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