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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. Jazz works at her parents' country club in the summer months. What does she do?

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

3. What two problems does Chuckie have at nighttime?

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

5. Antonia's math teacher tries to joke with Antonia when she turns in her homework. What does the teacher ask?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jazz suggest that Shelly committed suicide?

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

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

4. Why does Antonia tell Mrs. Luther that there is no one for her to call?

5. What does the word "cronk" mean?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 3

While Ram is a secondary character, he is integral to the book as a whole. Who is Ram? What is he like? What is his importance to the overall structure of the novel?

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