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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Benny Watts speaks to Beth, what does he tell her about her chess match in Life magazine?
(a) She played a perfect game.
(b) How unusual it was.
(c) The mistake she made.
(d) How brilliant it was.

2. What table are Beth and Borgov placed for their match?
(a) The far left table.
(b) The only table - center stage.
(c) The table at the front of the stage.
(d) The far right table.

3. What grade does Beth attend at her new school?
(a) Tenth grade.
(b) Fifth grade.
(c) Eighth grade.
(d) Seventh grade.

4. When does Beth finally leave the party house?
(a) On Sunday evening.
(b) On Monday morning.
(c) On Friday morning.
(d) On Tuesday afternoon.

5. Why does Beth abstain from drinking in Chapter 7?
(a) She does not want to disappoint Mrs. Wheatley.
(b) She has big international tournaments and the United States Championship coming up.
(c) She does not want to be a drunk.
(d) She is worried about gaining weight from drinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. When at her first tournament, what is something that Beth does not know about regarding chess tournaments?

2. How does Beth feel about her match with Borgov in Chapter 8?

3. How does the narrator describe Mr. Shaibel?

4. Although she and Benny would be co-champions and split the prize money, Beth is not consoled. Why?

5. From whom does Beth learn of her mother’s death?

(see the answer key)

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