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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although she had A’s in all her classes, what is most important to Beth?
(a) Going shopping and out to dinner.
(b) Spending time with Mrs. Wheatley and learning French.
(c) Practicing chess and learning Russian.
(d) Practicing chess and tennis.

2. How is Benny as a trainer?
(a) Not as good as Beth had hoped.
(b) Energetic and enthusiastic.
(c) Creative and innovative.
(d) Tough and demanding.

3. What does Beth realize on the trip to Vegas?
(a) Both pills and beer make her stomach less tense, and beer does it faster than pills.
(b) She wants to move to Vegas.
(c) She loves to travel.
(d) She is not the best chess player.

4. How does Beth feel when she hears Benny Watts talking to another player?
(a) She feels shy and unsure of herself.
(b) She feels angry that he is talking to someone else and not her.
(c) She feels excited to be a famous chess player.
(d) She knows she is an outsider, being female, and this causes an unpleasant feeling.

5. Upon returning home, Mrs. Wheatley is not sure how to react to Beth. How does she decide to react?
(a) Motherly.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Low-key.
(d) Anxious.

6. What does Beth do, regarding pills, before she leaves Mexico?
(a) She purchases as many pills as she can at every pharmacy she can find.
(b) She takes a dozen.
(c) She throws them all in the garbage.
(d) She fills Mrs. Wheatley's last prescription.

7. Why is Beth not placed in the Beginner group for her second tournament?
(a) Beth refuses to play if they put her in the Beginner group.
(b) The men at the desk know who she is.
(c) Beth begs them to put her in the Open division.
(d) Beth's ranking takes her out of the Beginner group.

8. What happens and Beth and Benny play speed chess?
(a) Beth wins every game.
(b) Beth only wins one game.
(c) Benny only wins one game.
(d) Benny wins every game.

9. Back at home, what does Beth finally do when she sees all the blue in the house?
(a) She grieves the loss of Mrs. Wheatley.
(b) She sells Mrs. Wheatley's things.
(c) She starts to drink.
(d) She cleans the house.

10. What does NOT take place at the party Beth attends?
(a) Smoking marijuana.
(b) Drinking alcohol.
(c) Studying Russian.
(d) Listening to loud music.

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

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

13. How old is Beth at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) 18.
(b) 14.
(c) 20.
(d) 16.

14. How does Beth feel as she plays Borgov in Chapter 8?
(a) Excited that she could win.
(b) Her loss is inevitable.
(c) Concerned she could lose.
(d) Confident in her skills.

15. Although Beth spends much of her time practicing, where does she end up going to take a break in Chapter 8?
(a) The mall.
(b) The zoo.
(c) The art museum.
(d) The park.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Beth even happier than the graduation gift from Mrs. Wheatlhey?

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

3. What does Beth NOT do before leaving the party house?

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

5. While drinking several beers, who does Beth see with his family in Chapter 8?

(see the answer keys)

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