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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 spoke better Russian.
(d) If only he was more interesting.

2. How many chess boards can Beth visualize playing at once?
(a) 2.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 5.

3. Where must Beth go to train with Benny?
(a) Las Vegas.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) New York.
(d) Lexington.

4. When Benny Watts speaks to Beth, what does he tell her about her chess match in Life magazine?
(a) She played a perfect game.
(b) The mistake she made.
(c) How brilliant it was.
(d) How unusual it was.

5. Beth spent the weekend at the party house, although the owners spent the remainder of the weekend where?
(a) In Cincinnati.
(b) At someone else's apartment.
(c) On campus at an event.
(d) In Indianapolis.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what hotel is the second tournament held?

2. How does Beth feel about her match with Borgov in Chapter 8?

3. As Beth packs, she searched frantically for the one item that mattered the most. What is that item?

4. While drinking several beers, who does Beth see with his family in Chapter 8?

5. Why do Beth and Benny end up only playing games out of books?

(see the answer key)

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