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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What magazine interviews Beth?
(a) The New Yorker.
(b) Chicago Tribune.
(c) Life.
(d) Cosmopolitan.

2. In Chapter 11, when does Beth leave for Paris?
(a) 5 weeks.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 4 weeks.
(d) 5 months.

3. Although she and Benny would be co-champions and split the prize money, Beth is not consoled. Why?
(a) She does not like Benny.
(b) She was out to win.
(c) She wants all the money.
(d) She is worried about the next tournament.

4. In Chapter 8, Beth and Mrs. Wheatley arrive where?
(a) In Tuscon, Arizona.
(b) In Santa Fe, New Mexico.
(c) In Mexico City, Mexico.
(d) In Puerto Vaillarta, Mexico.

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

6. What does Beth do, regarding pills, before she leaves Mexico?
(a) She fills Mrs. Wheatley's last prescription.
(b) She throws them all in the garbage.
(c) She purchases as many pills as she can at every pharmacy she can find.
(d) She takes a dozen.

7. Who picks Beth and Mrs. Wheatley up from the airport in Chapter 8?
(a) Jose.
(b) Juan.
(c) Diego.
(d) Manuel.

8. How many pills does Beth take to help her sleep the night before her match with Benny in Ohio?
(a) 2.
(b) 0.
(c) 5.
(d) 1.

9. Where does Allston suggest Alma be buried?
(a) In her family plot.
(b) In the plot he and she had purchased together.
(c) Anywhere, as he does not care.
(d) In Mexico.

10. In Chapter 6, Beth arrives at the U.S. Open in Las Vegas and is surprised about what?
(a) How many spectators there are for the U.S. Open.
(b) How hot it is in Vegas.
(c) How organized the U.S. Open is.
(d) That everyone seems oblivious that the U.S. Chess Open is about to take place.

11. What does Beth buy after winning her first match?
(a) A cashmere sweater, argyle socks, and saddle shoes.
(b) A new watch.
(c) A gift for Mrs. Wheatley.
(d) A beautiful chess set.

12. Why does Beth abstain from drinking in Chapter 7?
(a) She has big international tournaments and the United States Championship coming up.
(b) She does not want to be a drunk.
(c) She does not want to disappoint Mrs. Wheatley.
(d) She is worried about gaining weight from drinking.

13. When does Beth finally leave the party house?
(a) On Sunday evening.
(b) On Tuesday afternoon.
(c) On Monday morning.
(d) On Friday morning.

14. Beth feels how the tournament in Chapter 10 is second-rate, as chess does not have the popularity of what sports?
(a) Golf or tennis.
(b) Gymnastics or swimming.
(c) Baseball or tennis.
(d) Football or basketball.

15. Where is Beth’s second tournament?
(a) Dallas.
(b) Chicago.
(c) New York.
(d) Indianapolis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Beth unhappy with the article that was written about her in the magazine?

2. What does Beth wish would happen with Townes?

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

4. What makes Beth even happier than the graduation gift from Mrs. Wheatlhey?

5. What is Townes doing at the tournament?

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