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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IV, Sophomore Year - Spring 1996.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the fall of 1995, where is home for a student and his mother who are evicted from their apartment?
(a) At his aunt's house.
(b) His church.
(c) Room 407.
(d) Room 203.

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

3. What event does Gruwell say puts some teachers at Wilson High over the edge?
(a) When Gruwell's class goes to the school board.
(b) When Gruwell's class is invited to meet Spielberg.
(c) When Gruwell's class startes getting good grades.
(d) When Gruwell's class puts on a play.

4. In her thank you letter, what does Zlata tell the students not to forget?
(a) To raise money for Bosnia.
(b) She keeps in touch by writing.
(c) To keep reading about heroes.
(d) The strength and power to do things is in them.

5. What is another word for 'odd' according to one of the students?
(a) Sharaud.
(b) Peculiar.
(c) Gruwell.
(d) Different.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does one student realize after playing the Peanut Game?

2. What makes Tommy Jefferson, a football player, cry?

3. Why is Tommy's father surprised when Gruwell calls him?

4. Why is Gruwell not allowed to teach Sharaud and his classmates the following year?

5. What are two books about teens in crisis that are read the fall of 1995?

(see the answer key)

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