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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Beth remind herself regarding Benny?
(a) He is brilliant but not unbeatable.
(b) He is not as smart as she is.
(c) He is not as good at chess as her.
(d) He is handsome but not skilled at chess.

2. What does Beth decide about the U.S. Championships?
(a) She will not compete.
(b) She will win on intuition alone.
(c) She may need to skip it.
(d) It is time it is won by a woman. It is time she wins it.

3. In Chapter 11, when does Beth leave for Paris?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 5 weeks.
(c) 4 weeks.
(d) 5 months.

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

5. What does Beth buy after winning her first match?
(a) A gift for Mrs. Wheatley.
(b) A cashmere sweater, argyle socks, and saddle shoes.
(c) A beautiful chess set.
(d) A new watch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Beth told she has to start in the beginner group in her first chess tournament?

2. To where is Beth moving?

3. How many pills does Beth take to help her sleep the night before her match with Benny in Ohio?

4. What is NOT a punishment given to Beth for stealing the pills?

5. Chapter 7 begins where?

(see the answer key)

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