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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Luther give to Antonia before she leaves for foster care?
(a) A gift certificate to the mall.
(b) A book of math brain-teasers.
(c) A pair of solid gold earrings.
(d) A backpack stuffed with clothes.

2. Why does Antonia think that she does not need to talk to Dr. DiLeo?
(a) Because Antonia hired a professional psychiatrist for herself.
(b) Because Antonia thinks she has nothing to talk about.
(c) Because Antonia has Jazz to talk to.
(d) Because Antonia does not really like Dr. DiLeo.

3. What is the problem with Ram's mom?
(a) She beats Ram.
(b) She gambles.
(c) She drinks.
(d) She smokes.

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

5. How does Antonia feel about helping Ram with the problem with his mom?
(a) Antonia is excited about talking to Ram about his mom.
(b) Antonia is scared to talk to Ram about his mom.
(c) Antonia is afraid of Ram and will not help him with his mom.
(d) Antonia is reluctant because she thinks she does not know enough.

6. Why does Jazz not like the dress she wears to the recital?
(a) She feels it clashes with her eyes.
(b) She feels the velvet gets crushed too easily when she sits on the piano bench.
(c) She feels it makes her look like a priss.
(d) She feels the sash is too tight.

7. What figure is the "head art" on Jazz's scalp?
(a) A chimpanzee.
(b) A wolf.
(c) A bald eagle.
(d) A zebra.

8. What kind of piano music is causing Jazz problems as she prepares for the competition?
(a) The mazurka.
(b) The waltz.
(c) The polonaise.
(d) The minuet.

9. What group does Antonia ask Jazz to join with her?
(a) Math club.
(b) Chess club.
(c) Music club.
(d) Cooking club.

10. What does Tillie bake for the Dillon children?
(a) Chocolate chip cookies.
(b) Double chocolate brownies.
(c) Snickerdoodle cookies.
(d) Cherry pie.

11. Why did Dr. DiLeo tell Antonia that she was counseling Jazz?
(a) Because Jazz was suicidal and needed Antonia's help.
(b) Because Jazz was so easy to be friends with that Dr. DiLeo knew they would hit it off.
(c) Because Antonia would not have agree to counseling for herself.
(d) Because Antonia needed experience in counseling for a college app.

12. What kind of cake did Tillie help Jazz make for her mother?
(a) Italian cream.
(b) German chocolate.
(c) Angel food.
(d) White with strawberry icing.

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

14. What does Jazz wear to the piano recital?
(a) A black slinky skirt and top.
(b) A blue velvet dress.
(c) A stark white gown.
(d) A bright purple mini-skirt and black sweater.

15. How does Antonia feel when she finds out that Jazz was counseling her?
(a) Violent and angry.
(b) Hurt and humiliated.
(c) Happy and overjoyed.
(d) Scared and uncertain.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Jazz, what kind of person is her friend, Ram?

2. What does Mr. Luther do during the piano recital?

3. What is the dress like that Jazz's mother bought for her to wear to the competition?

4. Antonia tells Jazz that if the money really does not matter, Jazz can give it to Antonia when she wins. What would Antonia do with it?

5. In addition to Antonia, Jazz has another friend whose dad is a jerk. Who is Jazz's other friend with a bad dad?

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