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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Beth think the chess game is the first time she ever sees it?
(a) A sculpture.
(b) Monopoly.
(c) Checkers.
(d) A bunch of little dolls.

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

3. How does Beth feel when she watches the top players play chess at her first tournament?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Bored.
(c) Angry.
(d) Thrilled.

4. What is so special about Beth‘s new bedroom?
(a) It has a beautiful view of the garden.
(b) She had never had her own room before.
(c) There is a chess board sitting on the nightstand.
(d) It is painted her favorite color, pink.

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

6. Where is the orphanage located?
(a) Louisville, Kentucky.
(b) Mount Sterling, Kentucky.
(c) Lexington, Kentucky.
(d) Indianapolis, Indiana.

7. What does Beth get in return for playing Mr. Ganz’s students?
(a) A doll.
(b) A box of chocolates.
(c) Money.
(d) A chess board.

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

9. Every Tuesday, Miss Graham sends Beth down to the basement to do what?
(a) Clean the erasers.
(b) Sit in time out.
(c) Empty the garbage.
(d) Find Mr. Shaibel.

10. What grade does Beth attend at her new school?
(a) Eighth grade.
(b) Fifth grade.
(c) Tenth grade.
(d) Seventh grade.

11. Why does Beth tell Jolene she is sorry?
(a) She had cursed at Jolene.
(b) That Jolene is not also being adopted.
(c) She stole money from Jolene.
(d) She hurt her feelings.

12. How is Beth orphaned?
(a) Her mother commits suicide.
(b) Her mother disappears.
(c) Her mother dies in a car crash.
(d) Her mother over-doses.

13. What does Mrs. Deardorff threaten if the children do not to eat every bite?
(a) You would get sick.
(b) You would not get food the next day.
(c) You would lose recess privileges.
(d) You would not get adopted.

14. How do all the girls wear their hair at the orphanage?
(a) They wear braids.
(b) They have long ponytails.
(c) They have bangs.
(d) They have short bobs.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From whom does Beth learn of her mother’s death?

3. Whom does Mrs. Wheatley say are the only girls that work?

4. Where does Beth go when she leaves chapel?

5. What excuse does Beth give to Mr. Ganz, so she can take the green pills given by Jolene?

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