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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Precious nickname the black nurse at the hospital?
(a) Mrs. Muffin
(b) Mrs. Angel
(c) Mrs. Butter
(d) Mrs. Pepper

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

3. How old is Precious when she leaves school to have her daughter?
(a) 15
(b) 14
(c) 12
(d) 13

4. When does Precious start writing her story?
(a) September 24, 1987
(b) September 25, 1989
(c) September 20, 1986
(d) September 30, 1988

5. What does Mrs. Lichenstein talk about with Precious in her office?
(a) Her misbehavior in class
(b) Her relationship with Mr. Wicher
(c) Her dysfunctional home life
(d) Her second pregnancy at age sixteen

Short Answer Questions

1. What grade is Precious in at the beginning of the story?

2. How old is Precious when the book begins?

3. What name does Precious tell Mrs. Butter is the name of her baby?

4. What does Precious refuse to do at the hospital after Mrs. Butter questions her?

5. When did Precious' mother notice that Precious was pregnant with her first baby?

(see the answer key)

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