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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gives Beth the win against Benny?
(a) She exposes her queen early.
(b) She distracts Benny.
(c) Benny makes several large mistakes.
(d) She plays it safe.

2. How old is Jolene at the beginning of the book?
(a) 14.
(b) 12.
(c) 8.
(d) 10.

3. When does Chapter 11 begin?
(a) Saturday morning before the tournament ceremony.
(b) Saturday evening after the tournament ceremony.
(c) A week after the tournament.
(d) Saturday afternoon at the tournament ceremony.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Beth feel compared to the Russians?

2. How is Benny as a trainer?

3. How old is Beth at the end of Chapter 5?

4. As Beth’s agent, how much will Mrs. Wheatley earn on commission?

5. The tournament in Chapter 10 consisted mostly of who?

(see the answer key)

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