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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. Pepper
(b) Mrs. Muffin
(c) Mrs. Angel
(d) Mrs. Butter

2. Who does Precious' first baby, Little Mongo, live with?
(a) Little Mongo was adopted
(b) Precious' grandmother
(c) A foster family
(d) Precious

3. What class does Precious sign up for after taking the Alternative School's test?
(a) The easiest class
(b) The pre-G.E.D. class
(c) The G.E.D. class
(d) The special education class

4. Why is Mrs. Lichenstein at Precious' house when time returns to the present in Chapter 1?
(a) She wants Precious to return her books
(b) She wants to discuss Precious' education
(c) She wants Precious' parents arrested
(d) She wants to press charges against Precious

5. When was Precious born?
(a) November 10, 1971
(b) November 4, 1970
(c) November 11, 1972
(d) November 5, 1973

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the secretary at the Alternative School need from Precious to see if she is eligible for the program?

2. What is Precious doing when she returns back to present time from the memory of Little Mongo in Chapter 1?

3. When does Precious start writing her story?

4. Why does Precious claim the students listen to her?

5. Why does Mr. Wicher like Precious?

(see the answer key)

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