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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. How many hours does Jazz say she has to spend in peer counseling?

2. Why does Jazz's mother give her a cell phone?

3. What does Antonia do before the Luthers take her out to dinner that so impresses Mrs. Luther?

4. Antonia tells the Luthers that her mother left her a note, which she gives to Jazz. What is strange about this note?

5. Antonia is surprised when Jazz declares that she does not do this habit. What habit does Jazz declare is "crazy"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What problem does Antonia run into after taking Chuckie to the emergency room?

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

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

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

Telling the truth versus telling lies is a theme that comes up over and over in the book. Give three examples from the text where a character does not tell the whole truth. Take each of these examples and illustrate the impact that the lie has on the person telling it.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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