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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 did Jazmin know her father was in serious condition?

2. About which of her features does Jazmin say there is nothing cute about?

3. Whose advice does Jazmin take?

4. What did Jazmin almost steal from that store?

5. What is the name of Jazmin's mother's Jewish friend?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Jazmin have in mind for herself in regards to her future?

3. Why does Jazmin say that blacks and Jews have much in common?

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

5. What types of people does Jazmin say shouldn't be parents?

6. How does Jazmin handle her fear from her experience with the rat?

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

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

9. What happens to Jazmin at Carlton's apartment?

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

Why does Jazmin wait so long before she goes to see her mother in the hospital? Use specific examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character sketch for Jazmin. Include physical description, personality traits, etc.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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