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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. Who cooks breakfast the morning after Mrs. Luther has found Antonia's mom?

2. How did Jazz's friend commit suicide?

3. Antonia tells the Luthers that her mother left her a note, which she gives to Jazz. What is strange about this note?

4. 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?

5. Why did Antonia not know about the death of Shelley?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jazz call a death wish and how does she react to people who have one?

2. Why does Jazz suggest that Shelly committed suicide?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does the word "cronk" mean?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the author's choice of not identifying a specific place for the setting of this novel. Explain what setting you think it has, giving credible examples. (For instance, does it take place in a village? In a warm climate? A cold climate? Is it a big city, a small city, or a rural town?) Argue that the author was right in not providing a specific setting, or argue that the novel would have been better if it had been set in a particular city or town.

Essay Topic 2

Gregoire is an important character in Jazz's life. Discuss at least three reasons why Gregoire is so appealing to Jazz. Include in your answer what the impact of Gregoire's actions are on Jazz's music career.

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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