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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Beth feel compared to the Russians?
(a) Young and out of place.
(b) Confident she can beat them all.
(c) Equal to them.
(d) That she has a clear advantage.

2. How many of Mr. Ganz’s students does Beth have to play?
(a) 30.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 4.

3. As Beth’s agent, how much will Mrs. Wheatley earn on commission?
(a) 50%.
(b) 10%.
(c) 75%.
(d) 25%.

4. How does Beth feel when Mrs. Wheatley says her fling with Manuel is over?
(a) Sad.
(b) Worried.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) Relieved.

5. 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 handsome but not skilled at chess.
(d) He is not as good at chess as her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the orphanage located?

2. What does Beth realize on the trip to Vegas?

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

4. Why does Beth abstain from drinking in Chapter 7?

5. What does Mrs. Deardorff threaten if the children do not to eat every bite?

(see the answer key)

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