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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter III, Sophomore Year - Fall 1995.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are two books about teens in crisis that are read the fall of 1995?
(a) The Wave and Night.
(b) Twelve Angry Men and Durango Street.
(c) To Kill a Mockingbird and Catcher in the Rye.
(d) Durango Street and Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl.

2. Why can most of the class relate to the main character in the book Durango Street?
(a) Because the character has a preppy school teacher also.
(b) Because either they, a family member, or a friend has been in jail.
(c) Because they are the same race as the main character.
(d) Because the character dislikes school also.

3. Why are the diaries written anonymously?
(a) The students are embarassed of their writing.
(b) The principal insisted that the students remain anonymous.
(c) To protect the students and show the universality of their experiences.
(d) The school board says the students have to remain anonymous.

4. What does Zlata say about Erin Gruwell?
(a) Gruwell is lucky to have such a talented group of students.
(b) Gruwell is respected and liked by all her fellow teachers.
(c) Gruwell serves as parent, friend, advocate, and teacher.
(d) Gruwell should move on to a different high school.

5. What secret is "Little Miss Goodie Goodie" hiding?
(a) That she is doing drugs.
(b) That she is a closet drinker.
(c) That she killed another student.
(d) That she is pregnant.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the fall of 1994, why does one student say s/he does not belong in Gruwell's class?

2. What important lesson does one student learn during her freshman year?

3. The beginning of the sophomore year, what does a transfer student wish Gruwell is like?

4. In the spring of 1995, who offers to help take the students on a field trip?

5. What does one student compare in his/her life to the Peanut Game?

(see the answer key)

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