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Define "Normal" Test | Final Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 164 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What award was Define Normal a finalist for?
(a) The New York Times Bestseller List.
(b) A Young Reader's Rite of Passage Award.
(c) A Pulitzer Prize.
(d) The National Book Award.

2. What kind of relationship did Antonia and her mother have before her mother became depressed?
(a) They fought all the time.
(b) They stayed out of each other's way.
(c) They hated each other.
(d) They were very close.

3. Jazz jokes back with Antonia about her foster parents and asks if they make her eat a certain food. What is that food?
(a) Spinach.
(b) Gruel.
(c) Beets.
(d) Chili.

4. During the piano recital, when does Jazz play?
(a) Last.
(b) Fifth.
(c) Third.
(d) First.

5. What promise does Antonia's mom make to her after returning from the hospital?
(a) Antonia's mom promises to start going to church.
(b) Antonia's mom promises to make them steaks for dinner.
(c) Antonia's mom promises to pay back all the money she took out of Antonia's savings.
(d) Antonia's mom promises to move into a better house.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ram and Antonia are introduced, what does Ram say about Antonia?

2. What kind of piano music is causing Jazz problems as she prepares for the competition?

3. Jazz feels about the polonaise like Antonia feels about what?

4. What reason listed below is NOT a reason Jazz gives for being mean to her mother?

5. Which of the DIllon children is most reluctant to go home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why Antonia tells Jazz that her foster family are ugly, evil little gones who keep them locked up?

2. What memory comes back to Antonia when she hears Jazz play "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Fawn"?

3. Why does Jazz skip the competition and quit the piano?

4. Why has Karen chosen to go into social work, and what is it about her that gives Antonia hope?

5. Discuss Jazz's dream.

6. Who is Ram and why is he important to the story?

7. Why does Jazz think Antonia might not want to be seen with her?

8. What does Jazz say about the definition of a dream?

9. Describe the Abeytas and their importance to the story.

10. How does Mrs. Marsh impact the lives of the Dillon children?

(see the answer keys)

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