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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter V, Junior Year - Fall 1996.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can most of the class relate to the main character in the book Durango Street?
(a) Because the character dislikes school also.
(b) Because they are the same race as the main character.
(c) Because the character has a preppy school teacher also.
(d) Because either they, a family member, or a friend has been in jail.

2. In Diary One, how long does the student give Gruwell before she quits?
(a) One day.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Three days.
(d) A month.

3. How do many of the Wilson High Students get to school each day?
(a) They take 2-3 buses.
(b) They walk.
(c) They ride bikes.
(d) Their parents drive them.

4. Why are some students not allowed to go to the Medieval Times Restaurant?
(a) Their attitudes.
(b) Their clothes.
(c) They flunk the test.
(d) Their haircuts.

5. Why is Tommy's father surprised when Gruwell calls him?
(a) He thinks Tommy is doing well in school.
(b) Teachers doesn't usually call to say Tommy is doing well.
(c) A teacher never calls him before.
(d) Most teachers do not bother to keep parents informed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Gruwell the day before the junior year begins?

2. How do Gruwell and the students raise money for food and medical supplies for Bosnian kids?

3. What is a four-letter word not in the students' vocabulary, according to Gruwell their sophomore year?

4. What important lesson does one student learn during her freshman year?

5. How far do two students go to be accepted into a gang and a sorority?

(see the answer key)

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