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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Precious starts thinking about kindergarten and first grade, what does she remember?
(a) She made good friends on her first day
(b) It was not that hard
(c) Kids laughed at the way she spoke
(d) Her teacher embarrassed her in front of the class

2. What is the welfare office doing that Mary is upset about?
(a) Telling her to get a job
(b) Alerting the IRS about Mary
(c) Removing Precious from the check
(d) Revoking Mary's welfare

3. Why is Precious almost late for her first day of school at the Alternative School?
(a) She is bullied on her way to school
(b) She takes a long shower
(c) She stays in bed daydreaming
(d) Her mother beats her before she can leave

4. Why does Mr. Wicher like Precious?
(a) She yells at other students when they are unruly
(b) She is well behaved
(c) She is the top student in his class
(d) She turns in her homework on time

5. Why does Precious claim the students listen to her?
(a) They do not like Mr. Wicher
(b) They are scared of her
(c) They like her
(d) They respect her

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Carl, Precious' father, do after learning of Little Mongo?

2. What does Precious promise her mother she will do about the welfare?

3. For Precious to talk to Mrs. Lichenstein, what does she want Mrs. Lichenstein to do?

4. What is one of the reasons why Precious was held back in the second grade?

5. Why does Precious attack Mrs. Lichenstein?

(see the answer key)

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