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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Beth plays skittles against 3 people simultaneously?
(a) She beats only Benny.
(b) She loses to all of them.
(c) She beats them all.
(d) She beat 2 out of the 3.

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

3. In what hotel is the second tournament held?
(a) The Hilton Inn.
(b) The Ramada Inn.
(c) The Gibson Hotel.
(d) The Howard Johnson Hotel.

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

5. Beth knows that the best way to beat Benny is to get him where?
(a) In the middle game.
(b) In the opening.
(c) In the end game.
(d) In little hits throughout the game.

6. As Beth’s agent, how much will Mrs. Wheatley earn on commission?
(a) 50%.
(b) 75%.
(c) 25%.
(d) 10%.

7. Of what does Beth remind herself regarding Benny?
(a) He is brilliant but not unbeatable.
(b) He is not as good at chess as her.
(c) He is handsome but not skilled at chess.
(d) He is not as smart as she is.

8. What does Harry Beltik feel about Beth winning through her own intuition?
(a) She can win every time.
(b) She cannot win every time.
(c) She cannot trust her intuition.
(d) She should only trust her intuition.

9. Beth spent the weekend at the party house, although the owners spent the remainder of the weekend where?
(a) In Indianapolis.
(b) At someone else's apartment.
(c) In Cincinnati.
(d) On campus at an event.

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

11. When Benny Watts speaks to Beth, what does he tell her about her chess match in Life magazine?
(a) How unusual it was.
(b) The mistake she made.
(c) How brilliant it was.
(d) She played a perfect game.

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

13. Beth‘s third opponent in Chapter 8 shocks her. Why?
(a) He is very young and serious.
(b) He is terrible at chess.
(c) He is very arrogant.
(d) She is also female.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the best chess player since Morphy?

2. Why does Beth call Allston Wheatley?

3. Why does Beth sleep with one of her classmates at the college party?

4. What does Beth not know about the winner of the U.S. Open champion?

5. What does Beth think about this casual hook-up at the college party?

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