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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Jazz talks about the Clean Team, to what is she referring?
(a) The pool boy who comes to clean the Luther's pool.
(b) The decorators who clear away all the Luthers' clutter.
(c) The mechanics who service the Luthers' cars.
(d) The maid service hired to clean the Luther's' home.

2. Antonia understands that Jazz cannot give into her mother because Jazz has what character traits?
(a) Jazz is mean and vengeful.
(b) Jazz is weak and wimpy.
(c) Jazz is stubborn and proud.
(d) Jazz is obnoxious and uncouth.

3. How does Mrs. Luther react when she hears Jazz playing in the school auditorium?
(a) She curses under her breath at the mistakes Jazz makes.
(b) She applauds and runs on stage to hug Jazz.
(c) She kicks the back of the seat in front of her in anger.
(d) She sobs loudly and moans.

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

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

6. Who tells Karen that Antonia's father is not dead?
(a) Mrs. Luther.
(b) Mrs. Bartoli.
(c) Dr. DiLeo.
(d) Mrs. Marsh.

7. Why does Jazz say she is grounded?
(a) Because she painted her lips black.
(b) Because she talked too long on the phone.
(c) Because she cut holes in her jeans.
(d) Because she quit piano.

8. Which of the DIllon children is most reluctant to go home?
(a) Antonia.
(b) Jazz.
(c) Chuckie.
(d) Michael.

9. After the recital, what event does Jazz invite Antonia to?
(a) Jazz's bat mitzvah.
(b) Jazz's family's Thanksgiving dinner.
(c) Jazz's birthday swim party.
(d) Jazz's acceptance to Julliard.

10. What does Jazz do to Gregoire after he says she should look presentable for the competition?
(a) Jazz fires Gregoire.
(b) Jazz tells Gregoire to come back after the competition.
(c) Jazz throws her metronome at Gregoire.
(d) Jazz laughs at Gregoire.

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

12. What reason listed below is NOT a reason Jazz gives for being mean to her mother?
(a) Her mother hates Jazz's clothes.
(b) Her mother hates Jazz's hair.
(c) Her mother will not let Jazz have a dog.
(d) Her mother hates Jazz's friends -- except Antonia.

13. When Jazz's friends see her playing the piano, what does Jazz worry about them thinking?
(a) That she is crazy.
(b) That she is a geek.
(c) That she is famous.
(d) That she is not talented.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ram look like?

2. Where do Tillie and Luis Abeyta take the boys when Antonia claims to have a headache?

3. Jazz's friends make fun of the shoes that Antonia wears. What kind of shoes are they?

4. How long ago did Antonia's father leave?

5. What organization does Antonia joke with Jazz about joining?

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