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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Beth feel when she hears the words “mother” and “dead"?
(a) Those words are meaningless to her.
(b) She feels numb.
(c) She is inconsolable.
(d) Those words are unbearable.

2. How does Jolene gain access to green pills?
(a) She steals them from the pharmacy.
(b) She sweet-talks Mrs. Deardorff.
(c) She and Mr. Fergussen are friendly.
(d) She has been hoarding pills for years.

3. What is the second reason Mr. Shaibel gives for why he will not play chess with Beth?
(a) Girls do not play chess.
(b) He does not know how to play chess well enough.
(c) He does not like chess.
(d) He does not like girls.

4. How does Jolene help Beth?
(a) She hugs her when she gets hurt.
(b) She gives her the answers to math tests.
(c) She lies for her in English class.
(d) She gives her tips for playing volleyball better.

5. What was the punishment Beth had received for saying “damn"?
(a) Her mouth was washed out with soap.
(b) She had lost recess privileges.
(c) She was not allowed to play chess.
(d) She had been beaten.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although she had A’s in all her classes, what is most important to Beth?

2. What does Ralph in the Boys’ Ward shout that catches Beth's attention?

3. In mid-September, why does Fergussen ask Beth if she should be packing?

4. How many pills does Jolene give Beth before her chess match in Chapter 2?

5. Why is Beth told she has to start in the beginner group in her first chess tournament?

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