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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 7 begins where?
(a) At a college party to which Beth was invited.
(b) As Beth is practicing chess.
(c) In Beth's college Russian class.
(d) At a chess tournament.

2. Of what does Beth remind herself regarding Benny?
(a) He is brilliant but not unbeatable.
(b) He is handsome but not skilled at chess.
(c) He is not as good at chess as her.
(d) He is not as smart as she is.

3. What does Beth think about this casual hook-up at the college party?
(a) If only he were more attractive.
(b) If only it had been Townes.
(c) If only he was more interesting.
(d) If only he spoke better Russian.

4. How does Beth feel when she watches the top players play chess at her first tournament?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Thrilled.
(c) Angry.
(d) Bored.

5. Why does Beth call Allston Wheatley?
(a) To let him know that Alma is dead.
(b) To inform him of her chess win.
(c) To tell him she is coming to stay with him.
(d) To tell him to come to Mexico and help her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Benny pay his rent?

2. What does Beth get in return for playing Mr. Ganz’s students?

3. When Benny Watts speaks to Beth, what does he tell her about her chess match in Life magazine?

4. Does Beth beat Borgov in Mexico?

5. When Beth steals green pills from the pharmacy, how many does she take?

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