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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. When does Harry Beltic decide it is time to move out of Beth's home?
(a) When he has found a new girlfriend.
(b) When he can no longer beat her at chess.
(c) When he and Beth start to argue.
(d) When he has enough money to get his own apartment.

2. While drinking several beers, who does Beth see with his family in Chapter 8?
(a) The world champion, Borgov.
(b) Manuel.
(c) Benny Watts.
(d) Townes.

3. What does Beth wish would happen with Townes?
(a) He would make love to her.
(b) He would train her in chess.
(c) He would write another article about her.
(d) He would make her feel more relaxed about the competition at the tournament.

4. What is Townes doing at the tournament?
(a) Playing in the tournament.
(b) Judging the tournament.
(c) Writing an article about the tournament for Chess Review.
(d) Acting as a commentator during the tournament.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, Beth and Mrs. Wheatley arrive where?

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

3. Why does Beth call Allston Wheatley?

4. Chapter 10 begins as Beth walks into a tournament where?

5. When Beth graduates from high school, what does Mrs. Wheatley give her?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Beth feel, at first, at the college party?

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

3. How does Beth feel about Borgov?

4. How do Beth’s and Mrs. Wheatley’s spending habits change throughout Chapter 5?

5. How does Beth feel about losing to Benny Watts?

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

7. What is Mrs. Wheatley’s response to Beth winning at chess?

8. How does Beth respond to the article in Life Magazine?

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

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

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