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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VII, Senior Year - Fall 1997.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Sharaud's goal when he arrives in Gruwell's class?
(a) Do well in his studies.
(b) Drop out of school.
(c) Make his preppy student teacher cry.
(d) Play basketball.

2. Why does Gruwell almost take another job the fall of 1995?
(a) The attitudes of the principal and school board.
(b) The students' behavior last year.
(c) The attitudes of the other teachers.
(d) The apathy of her students.

3. Who is Miep Gies?
(a) A teacher at Wilson High.
(b) The woman who kept Anne Frank alive in the attic.
(c) A friend of Zlata Filipovic.
(d) Director of the Museum of Tolerance.

4. Why is Tommy's father surprised when Gruwell calls him?
(a) Teachers doesn't usually call to say Tommy is doing well.
(b) Most teachers do not bother to keep parents informed.
(c) He thinks Tommy is doing well in school.
(d) A teacher never calls him before.

5. The beginning of the sophomore year, what does a transfer student wish Gruwell is like?
(a) More concerned about her students.
(b) Boring like the other teachers.
(c) More interesting, like the other teachers.
(d) Less concerned about grades.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zlata hope the Freedom Writers Diary will do?

2. What is the name of the book that has Celie as the main character?

3. Who are the "Dream Team Moms"?

4. Why are the diaries written anonymously?

5. What is so special about the buses students rode in with Zlata and Mirna?

(see the answer key)

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