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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 does a truly self-reliant person do, according to Chapter V?
(a) Not rely on anyone.
(b) Lean on family and friends for support.
(c) Not accept help from anyone.
(d) Find his weak link and strengthen it.

2. What do some of the teachers call Gruwell?
(a) A troublemaker.
(b) A brown noser.
(c) A great teacher.
(d) A Prima Donna.

3. Where is Zlata's homeland?
(a) France.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Bosnia.
(d) England.

4. In what kind of neighborhood is Wilson High School located?
(a) A safe neighborhood near the ocean.
(b) Near downtown Los Angeles.
(c) Near the projects.
(d) In a gated community.

5. Why does a teacher say they do not read black literature in class?
(a) Because the teacher prefers to read literature by Hispanics.
(b) Because there isn't time.
(c) Because there aren't any good black writers.
(d) Because it all has sex, fornication, drugs, and cussing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to a student when she runs away with her boyfriend?

2. Why does a student have to be head of the household and worry about rent and car payments Senior year?

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

4. What types of students attend Wilson High?

5. In the fall of 1994, why does one student say s/he does not belong in Gruwell's class?

(see the answer key)

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