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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 does Jazmin's teacher describe her profile?

2. Which of Jazmin's friends is pregnant?

3. What did Jazmin do when it would storm?

4. What does Jazmin call her haircut?

5. What surprises Jazmin about her mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jazmin suppose that Crew got his knickname?

2. What does Jazmin's school counselor have in mind for her future?

3. What sorts of things does Jazmin's mother worry about?

4. In Jazmin's poem, what is the light from that pierces that darkness?

5. How does Jazmin feel about being a parent herself?

6. Through what stages does Jazmin's mother go before she gets put in the mental hospital?

7. What is in the big box that CeCe and Jazmin give to Destinee?

8. Why does Jazmin not want to go to see her mother?

9. What does Jazmin laugh about that Sophie thinks is strange?

10. Describe the man who tries to get Jazmin's attention.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Each section of Jazmin's notebook deals with a particular theme. Choose one section and identify the main theme of this section. Discuss the way Jazmin develops the theme through the experiences that she shares.

Essay Topic 2

Jazmin shows a great will to live and to succeed in life even though she may not have come from the best situation. Why do you believe Jazmin has such a strong will to survive? Why don't more people have this same will?

Essay Topic 3

Based on information given in the book, create a chronological account of Jazmin's life.

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