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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II, Freshman Year - Spring 1995.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the diaries written anonymously?
(a) The principal insisted that the students remain anonymous.
(b) The school board says the students have to remain anonymous.
(c) To protect the students and show the universality of their experiences.
(d) The students are embarassed of their writing.

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

3. According to Zlata, what good came from Anne Frank's tragedy?
(a) Anne never knew what happens to her family.
(b) Anne's strength remains to lead and inspire.
(c) Anne is known all around the world.
(d) Anne is responsible for helping to end the war.

4. How does Gruwell get money for new books, guest speakers, and field trips?
(a) Private donors.
(b) The students and their parents pay.
(c) She also works at the Marriott Hotel and Norstroms.
(d) Gruwell has a trust fund.

5. When does Zlata meet the students of Wilson High School?
(a) December, 1997.
(b) September, 1998.
(c) March, 1996.
(d) March, 2006.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the fathers of the diversity panelist and the student who are sent to internment camps?

2. What types of students attend Wilson High?

3. What are the students inspired to do after reading the diaries?

4. Why is the student in Diary Three at Wilson?

5. What does one student say when she compares her father to John Tu?

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