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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Antonia blacks out during her swim lesson with Jazz?

2. What is the name of the bar near where Antonia's family has stopped?

3. What word does Jazz use to describe Antonia during the peer counseling session in Chapter 4?

4. What does Jazz think is wrong with Antonia's dad?

5. What is Dr. DiLeo's advice to Antonia to improve the quality of the peer-counseling sessions?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Antonia continue to counsel Jazz even after she has told Dr. DiLeo for the second time that she cannot do it?

2. What is Antonia's reaction to Jazz showing her the tattoo on her ankle?

3. Why does Jazz suggest that Shelly committed suicide?

4. What does Antonia cite as her biggest regret, and how does disclosing that affect the story?

5. What is the significance of the brownie that Antonia brings home from school?

6. Why is it uncomfortable for Antonia when Mr. and Mrs. Luther are talking about what nice manners she has?

7. Why does Antonia not want Mrs. Luther to drive her home?

8. Why is Mrs. Luther so impressed with Antonia?

9. How does Jazz feel about her sister, Janey?

10. Why does Antonia continue to lie about her dad?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the author's choice of not identifying a specific place for the setting of this novel. Explain what setting you think it has, giving credible examples. (For instance, does it take place in a village? In a warm climate? A cold climate? Is it a big city, a small city, or a rural town?) Argue that the author was right in not providing a specific setting, or argue that the novel would have been better if it had been set in a particular city or town.

Essay Topic 2

Gregoire is an important character in Jazz's life. Discuss at least three reasons why Gregoire is so appealing to Jazz. Include in your answer what the impact of Gregoire's actions are on Jazz's music career.

Essay Topic 3

Antonia takes care of herself and her little brothers. Discuss why she is so reluctant to ask for help. How does her reluctance to share her problems create isolation? Give two examples of her isolation.

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