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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 is the name that some people called Antonia and other girls like her?

2. Antonia finds Chuckie on her mother's lap, but he is holding something dangerous. What is it?

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

4. What is it that Jazz declares make a statement about who she is?

5. What school does Jazz hope to attend?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why was Antonia upset that her mother sent Michael to McDonalds?

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

4. Why does Jazz suggest that Shelly committed suicide?

5. Explain Mrs. Luther's role in finding Antonia's mother.

6. What does Jazz call a death wish and how does she react to people who have one?

7. What does Mr. Luther do to show his support for the Dillon children after their mother is hospitalized?

8. Why does Jazz hate her mother?

9. Why is Mrs. Bartoli concerned about Antonia?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Stereotyping by appearance is a theme that runs throughout the novel, Define Normal. Select three different examples of stereotyping in the novel and discuss how each example affects the life of at least one character.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Dr. DiLeo's character and his impact he has on both Antonia and Jazz. Argue that his actions in pairing Antonia and Jazz together for mutual counseling are justified. If you think his actions were wrong, explain why giving specific examples.

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