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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At the tournament in Vegas, the ballroom was set up for 70 chess players, and Beth was at what board?
(a) Board 12.
(b) Board 9.
(c) Board 1.
(d) Board 2.

3. What does Beth think about this casual hook-up at the college party?
(a) If only it had been Townes.
(b) If only he was more interesting.
(c) If only he spoke better Russian.
(d) If only he were more attractive.

4. What does Mr. Wheatley give Beth?
(a) Two week notice to move out of the house.
(b) The house.
(c) Money.
(d) A gift.

5. Why is Mrs. Wheatley suddenly interested in opening a bank account for Beth?
(a) She wants to steal Beth's money.
(b) She saw Beth’s winnings from her first tournament.
(c) She loves Beth.
(d) She wants Beth to be self-sufficient.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Beth finds Mrs. Wheatley dead, what does she request?

2. Why does Beth call Allston Wheatley?

3. What does Mrs. Wheatley offer Beth, when Beth returns to the hotel room?

4. What happens when Benny and Beth are out to dinner?

5. What does Beth buy after winning her first match?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Beth end up in New York?

2. How does Beth react to not winning the tournament in Mexico City?

3. How does Beth feel about Borgov?

4. Why is Beth feeling as if her time with Benny is coming to an end at the end of Chapter 11?

5. What are two things that make Beth happy at the end of Chapter 7?

6. What big chess tournaments are mentioned at the end of Chapter 7?

7. What does Benny’s apartment look like?

8. How does Beth know that Mrs. Wheatley is dead?

9. Why does Beth still feel like an outsider in chess in Chapter 6?

10. How does Beth play against Benny at skittles in Chapter 10?

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