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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter III, Sophomore Year - Fall 1995.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gruwell tell the student with a 0.5 GPA?
(a) That the student has to repeat the class next year.
(b) That the student will never graduate.
(c) That she can tutor the student over the summer.
(d) She believes in her.

2. Why is Gruwell frustrated at the beginning of Spring, 1995 semester?
(a) There is one ordeal after the other from race riots to walkouts.
(b) The school board does not allow field trips.
(c) The principal has new restrictions.
(d) She is not allowed to stay after school.

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

4. Who is the teacher of the students at Wilson High School?
(a) Anne Frank.
(b) Elise Gonzalez.
(c) Emilie Gridwell.
(d) Erin Gruwell.

5. Why does one student call the story "The Last Spin" a trip?
(a) This student has never before read anything in school that related to everyday life.
(b) The student has never heard of the Montagues and Capulets before.
(c) It is a very unbelievable story.
(d) It is a very funny story.

Short Answer Questions

1. After reading Zlata's Diary, what does the class want to do?

2. To what does Gruwell compare the Capulets and Montagues in Romeo and Juliet?

3. What secret is "Little Miss Goodie Goodie" hiding?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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