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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what hotel is the second tournament held?
(a) The Ramada Inn.
(b) The Hilton Inn.
(c) The Howard Johnson Hotel.
(d) The Gibson Hotel.

2. Who gives the children their pills?
(a) Mr. Ganz.
(b) Mr. Fergussen.
(c) Mrs. Deardorff.
(d) Mr. Shaidel.

3. What does Mrs. Wheatley offer Beth, when Beth returns to the hotel room?
(a) Money.
(b) A fancy dinner.
(c) Her first beer.
(d) A game of chess.

4. What excuse does Beth give to Mr. Ganz, so she can take the green pills given by Jolene?
(a) She needs to speak to her friend.
(b) She needs to use the bathroom.
(c) She needs to go back to her room for something.
(d) She needs to take some medication.

5. Who is the best chess player since Morphy?
(a) Benny Watts.
(b) Beth Harmon.
(c) Townes.
(d) Capablanca.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although Beth spends much of her time practicing, where does she end up going to take a break in Chapter 8?

2. The tournament in Chapter 10 consisted mostly of who?

3. How often is Beth given a tranquilizer?

4. What does Beth decide about the U.S. Championships?

5. How many chess boards can Beth visualize playing at once?

(see the answer key)

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