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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. In addition to Antonia, Jazz has another friend whose dad is a jerk. Who is Jazz's other friend with a bad dad?
(a) Linda.
(b) Sylvia.
(c) Ram.
(d) Eeks.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ram and Antonia are introduced, what does Ram say about Antonia?

2. What personal item is Antonia's mother wearing when Antonia sees her in the hospital?

3. What is wrong with Antonia's mother?

4. Why does Antonia think that she does not need to talk to Dr. DiLeo?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Several times throughout the book, the term "ya-ya" is used with reference to Antonia. What is the significance of this term?

2. Explain why Antonia tells Jazz that her foster family are ugly, evil little gones who keep them locked up?

3. Explain why Jazz never wants to play the polonaise again.

4. How does Mrs. Marsh impact the lives of the Dillon children?

5. What is Gregoire's effect on Jazz?

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

7. What does Mrs. Luther threaten to do if Jazz quits the piano, and how does this threat affect Jazz?

8. How does Antonia defend her Dad's abandonment of the family?

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

10. Describe the Abeytas and their importance to the story.

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