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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Freshman Year - Fall 1994.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 the character has a preppy school teacher also.
(c) Because they are the same race as the main character.
(d) Because the character dislikes school also.

2. 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 the student is white.
(d) Because there is a mix up in the schedule.

3. Why did Zlata start writing a diary?
(a) Because her grandmother encouraged her to do so.
(b) As a place to record her childhood.
(c) Because her teacher assigned diary writing as a school project.
(d) As a place to keep secrets from her parents.

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

5. Where does Gruwell student teaching?
(a) Newport Beach High School.
(b) A high school in Los Angeles.
(c) Williams High School.
(d) Wilson High School.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Zlata meet the students of Wilson High School?

2. What good came out of Zlata's bad situation?

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

4. When did Zlata begin writing her diary?

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

(see the answer key)

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