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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 does Antonia make for dinner that reminds her of better times?

2. What occupation does Antonia tell Jazz her father did?

3. When Antonia asks Jazz what her favorite color is, what does Jazz respond?

4. According to Jazz, how do teachers feel about her?

5. Who does Antonia call when she finds out that needs to get to her mother and brothers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Antonia embarrassed to hand her math homework in to Mrs. Bartoli?

2. Why does Jazz suggest that Shelly committed suicide?

3. Why is Mrs. Bartoli concerned about Antonia?

4. What is the significance of the smell of bacon and eggs to Antonia?

5. What does the word "cronk" mean?

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

7. Why does Jazz hate her mother?

8. What is Jazz's problem with Mrs. Bartoli?

9. Explain why Antonia does not want to be a peer counselor to Jazz Luther.

10. What is the significance of the Christmas picture that Antonia looks at in her mother's bedroom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Every story has a plot. Discuss the five elements of plot structure. Provide one specific example from the book for each of the five elements.

Essay Topic 2

The title is an important element of any book. Write an essay that explains the significance of the title, Define Normal. Give three examples from the book that show why this title is a good choice for the message of the book.

Essay Topic 3

Mental illness is a painful topic. Discuss Antonia's mother's illness and the effect that it has had on her family. At the end of your discussion, make a prediction on the future of Antonia's family. Will Antonia and her brothers be able to get over the pain caused by this disease and move ahead? Will Antonia's mom continue to take her meds and learn to handle her illness or will she relapse? Why do you make this prediction?

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