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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jazz think about Antonia's brothers?
(a) Jazz thinks Antonia's brothers are cissies.
(b) Jazz thinks Antonia's brothers are talented artists.
(c) Jazz thinks Antonia's brothers are mean and spiteful.
(d) Jazz thinks Antonia's brothers are sweet and fun to be around.

2. Where do Tillie and Luis Abeyta take the boys when Antonia claims to have a headache?
(a) The library.
(b) The grocery store.
(c) Six Flags.
(d) The social worker's office.

3. What does "Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune" mean?
(a) Prelude to an after-dinner food.
(b) Before the death of one fan.
(c) Before the music of a long evening.
(d) Prelude to the Afternoon of a Fawn.

4. What is the dress like that Jazz's mother bought for her to wear to the competition?
(a) The dress is bright red and covered with lace.
(b) The dress is blue velvet with a white sash.
(c) The dress is deep purple with sequins on the bodice.
(d) The dress is a long, black evening gown.

5. What is Jazz's dream?
(a) Jazz's dream is to do costume design for rock bands.
(b) Jazz's dream is to go to Julliard.
(c) Jazz's dream is to be a tattoo artist.
(d) Jazz's dream is to be a hairstylist to the stars.

6. What is the name of the author of Define Normal?
(a) Judy Blume.
(b) Julie Anne Peters.
(c) Mary Beth Warner.
(d) Charlotte Russell.

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

8. How long ago did Antonia's father leave?
(a) Ten years ago.
(b) Three years ago.
(c) Five years ago.
(d) Eight years ago.

9. What does Jazz believe is her mother's motivation for living?
(a) Jazz believes that her mother wants to destroy everything.
(b) Jazz believes that her mother wants to buy everything.
(c) Jazz believes that her mother wants to control everything.
(d) Jazz believes that her mother wants to set fire to everything.

10. What name does Jazz call Gregoire?
(a) Priss.
(b) Dork.
(c) Pig.
(d) Jerk.

11. What color of hair does Jazz have at the piano recital?
(a) Pink.
(b) Purple.
(c) Brown.
(d) Red.

12. What do Antonia and Jazz plan to do to teach Mrs. Bartoli a lesson?
(a) Play Jazz's music recordings loudly during the club meeting.
(b) Come to club with trick questions.
(c) Dress up Antonia in punk fashion.
(d) Tell Dr. DiLeo about Mrs. Bartoli's prejudice and stereotyping.

13. How does Antonia get Jazz to play the polonaise?
(a) Antonia tells Jazz that she is not talented enough to win the competition.
(b) Antonia tells Jazz that she does not believe that Jazz had perfected the polonaise and wants proof.
(c) Antonia tells Jazz that Antonia has never heard a polonaise before.
(d) Antonio tells Jazz that a talent scout is coming to watch her.

14. 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 move into a better house.
(d) Antonia's mom promises to pay back all the money she took out of Antonia's savings.

15. According to Karen, why do so many people with clinical depression suffer relapses?
(a) Because they stop taking their medications.
(b) Because they eat the wrong kind of food.
(c) Because they do not exercise enough.
(d) Because they listen to acid rock.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jazz's piano teacher look like?

2. When Antonia goes to visit her mother for the first time since she was hospitalized, what does Antonia take to give to her mother?

3. How did the audience feel about Jazz's performance at the piano recital?

4. Why does Jazz feel guilty about her relationship with friends?

5. What does Jazz think her parents talk about at the country club?

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