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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. When Antonia and Michael take Chuckie to the hospital, why do they have to stay there?
2. What is Jazz's mother's first name?
3. What does the narrator's youngest brother eat when there is no other food?
4. When Antonia feels like Jazz is not taking the peer counseling sessions seriously, Antonia says thats she has better things to do. What is she referring to?
5. Jazz works at her parents' country club in the summer months. What does she do?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Antonia tell Mrs. Luther that there is no one for her to call?
2. What happens when Antonia's mom decides to take the kids on a picnic?
3. What is the significance of the smell of bacon and eggs to Antonia?
4. What is the significance of the Christmas picture that Antonia looks at in her mother's bedroom?
5. How does Jazz feel about her sister, Janey?
6. Why is it uncomfortable for Antonia when Mr. and Mrs. Luther are talking about what nice manners she has?
7. What does the word "cronk" mean?
8. What does Jazz call a death wish and how does she react to people who have one?
9. Who is Shelly and what is her significance to the book?
10. What is the significance of the blank sheet of paper that Antonia hands to Jazz?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The Abeytas are a kind, compassionate, loving people who provide a foster home for Antonia and her brothers. Discuss Antonia's reactions to the Abeytas. Compare and contrast Antonia's reactions to the reactions of her brothers.
Essay Topic 2
One of the major themes is the book is the mother-daughter relationship. Compare Antonia's relationship with her mother to Jazz's relationship with her mother. How are the relationships similar and how are they different?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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