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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 did Jazz's mother do when Jazz and her friends were hanging out at Ram's shed?
(a) Jazz's mother called the police on them.
(b) Jazz's mother baked a big pan of cookies to take to them.
(c) Jazz's mother planned a surprise party for Jazz when she got home.
(d) Jazz's mother called for pizza delivery to the shed.

2. How does Antonia feel about helping Ram with the problem with his mom?
(a) Antonia is reluctant because she thinks she does not know enough.
(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 excited about talking to Ram about his mom.

3. Jazz's friends make fun of the shoes that Antonia wears. What kind of shoes are they?
(a) Ballet flats.
(b) Ankle boots.
(c) Penny loafers.
(d) Nikes.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Jazz refuse to go to the competition?

4. Who tells Karen that Antonia's father is not dead?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Gregoire's effect on Jazz?

2. Why does Jazz's mother call the police on Jazz and her friends?

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

4. Explain Dr. DiLeo's pairing up of Antonia and Jazz. Who was counseling who and what was the ultimate result?

5. Why does Jazz beg Antonia not to tell Jazz's friends about her playing the piano?

6. Explain Antonia's reaction to Karen.

7. What do Antonia and Jazz decide to do to give Mrs. Bartoli a lesson on stereotyping?

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

9. Why does Jazz feel guilty about her friends hearing her play?

10. What impact does Antonia's first visit to see her mother in the hospital have on her?

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