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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the first reason Mr. Shaibel gives for why he will not play chess with Beth?
(a) He likes to play chess alone.
(b) He does not like her.
(c) He does not want to play chess.
(d) He does not play strangers.

3. How is Beth able to get out of chapel in order to play chess?
(a) She sneaks out.
(b) She asks if she can help Mr. Shaibel.
(c) She says she is sick and needs to lie down.
(d) She asks permission to go to the restroom.

4. How does Beth feel after her first chess win?
(a) She is worried about losing the next game.
(b) She has never felt so wonderful in her life.
(c) She is pleasantly surprised.
(d) She is in shock.

5. When Beth thinks about what Ralph said, what does she picture?
(a) A dog.
(b) A snake.
(c) A mean person.
(d) A woodpecker.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jolene help Beth?

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

3. What is the name of the orphanage in which Beth is placed?

4. Who is the tallest girl at the orphanage that Beth meets when she first arrives?

5. Why are the children given tranquilizers?

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