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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although she and Benny would be co-champions and split the prize money, Beth is not consoled. Why?
(a) She was out to win.
(b) She wants all the money.
(c) She does not like Benny.
(d) She is worried about the next tournament.

2. What does Beth think about this casual hook-up at the college party?
(a) If only he were more attractive.
(b) If only he was more interesting.
(c) If only he spoke better Russian.
(d) If only it had been Townes.

3. What does Mrs. Deardorff think about Beth playing chess with the janitor?
(a) It is very kind.
(b) It is pathetic.
(c) It is most irregular.
(d) It is inappropriate.

4. What does Mr. Ganz request the school to allow?
(a) Beth to start a chess club at the orphanage.
(b) Beth to attend Mr. Ganz' school full time.
(c) Beth to play chess against the other members of Mr. Ganz's high school chess team.
(d) Beth to become a professional chess player.

5. What does Ralph in the Boys’ Ward shout that catches Beth's attention?
(a) "You're all greedy bastards!"
(b) "You're all jerks!"
(c) "You’re all greedy cocksuckers!"
(d) "You're all annoying!"

Short Answer Questions

1. Who picks Beth and Mrs. Wheatley up from the airport in Chapter 8?

2. What is the color of the tranquilizer pill?

3. What is the second reason Mr. Shaibel gives for why he will not play chess with Beth?

4. Why is Beth not placed in the Beginner group for her second tournament?

5. Why is Beth unhappy with the article that was written about her in the magazine?

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