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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. In the fall of 1994, why does one student say s/he does not belong in Gruwell's class?
(a) Because the student's test scores are high.
(b) Because the student is Latino.
(c) Because there is a mix up in the schedule.
(d) Because the student is white.

2. What happens to a student when she runs away with her boyfriend?
(a) She goes to live with a relative far away from the boyfriend.
(b) She is sent to juvenile hall.
(c) Her parents ground her and transfer her to Wilson High.
(d) She is homeschooled for awhile.

3. What types of students attend Wilson High?
(a) Mostly hispanics.
(b) Rich kids and poor kids from the projects.
(c) Mostly blacks.
(d) Mostly caucasian students.

4. What does Zlata hope the Freedom Writers Diary will do?
(a) Inspire people to write to fight prejudice and to deal with events in a positive way.
(b) Help the Freedom Writers become successful writers.
(c) Make money so the Freedom Writers can pay for college.
(d) Help the families of the Freedom Writers.

5. In the spring of 1995, who offers to help take the students on a field trip?
(a) Anne Frank.
(b) The principal.
(c) John Tu.
(d) Other teachers.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Zlata, what is important about what happens to people?

2. What is Sharaud's goal when he arrives in Gruwell's class?

3. How does Gruwell get money for new books, guest speakers, and field trips?

4. What did Zlata's diary become?

5. What event caused 168 innocent men, women and children to die?

(see the answer key)

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