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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In mid-September, why does Fergussen ask Beth if she should be packing?
(a) Beth is moving into a new orphanage.
(b) Beth is aging out of the orphanage.
(c) Beth is moving into the foster care system.
(d) Beth is being adopted.

2. How does the book end?
(a) Beth enjoys the party that is thrown for her.
(b) Beth goes back to the hotel room to rest.
(c) Beth flies to New York to see Benny.
(d) Beth asks an old man in the park if he would like to play chess.

3. Why is Beth not placed in the Beginner group for her second tournament?
(a) Beth's ranking takes her out of the Beginner group.
(b) The men at the desk know who she is.
(c) Beth refuses to play if they put her in the Beginner group.
(d) Beth begs them to put her in the Open division.

4. Why do Beth and Benny end up only playing games out of books?
(a) They are tired of playing chess with eachother.
(b) Beth cannot beat Benny.
(c) Benny can no longer beat Beth.
(d) Beth needs to improve her chess history knowledge.

5. Why are the children given tranquilizers?
(a) To help them sleep.
(b) To even out their dispositions.
(c) To relieve anxiety.
(d) To help them concentrate in school.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Beth feel when she watches the top players play chess at her first tournament?

2. What is the second reason Mr. Shaibel gives for why he will not play chess with Beth?

3. Chapter 7 begins where?

4. What does Beth receive for being 15 minutes late for Geography?

5. Why is Beth unable to open a bank account?

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