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

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

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

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

5. What does Antonia request that Karen do to help Michael?
(a) Antonia asks Karen to take Michael shopping for new clothes.
(b) Antonia asks Karen to find Michael a counselor.
(c) Antonia asks Karen to find Michael a friend his own age.
(d) Antonia asks Karen to help Michael go back and visit the Abeytas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jazz say she is grounded?

2. What promise does Antonia's mom make to her after returning from the hospital?

3. What figure is the "head art" on Jazz's scalp?

4. How does Antonia get Jazz to play the polonaise?

5. What is wrong with Antonia's mother?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain Jazz's head art.

3. Discuss Jazz's dream.

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

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

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

7. Who is Ram and why is he important to the story?

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

9. How does Antonia and her family get money to live on?

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

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