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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 weather like the night Antonia's family went missing?

2. Why did Antonia not know about the death of Shelley?

3. Who comes to drive Antonia to get her mother and brothers?

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

5. What reason do Jazz and Antonia have for meeting?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What was Jazz's home like?

4. What was Michael's role in helping antonia locate her family?

5. What happens when Antonia puts on Jazz's black lipstick?

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

7. What happens when Antonia's mom decides to take the kids on a picnic?

8. Who is Shelly and what is her significance to the book?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define the literary term "foil." Using this definition, give three specific examples of foils in the book.

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

Over the course of a few weeks, Antonia and Jazz develop a close relationship. Analyze the reasons that this relationship progresses from just peer counseling to friendship. Include in your answer the point at which you think the relationship makes the turn from peer-counseling to friendship.

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