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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Her mother beats her before she can leave
(c) She takes a long shower
(d) She stays in bed daydreaming

3. 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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Precious know she weighs more than two hundred pounds?

2. What grade is Precious supposed to be in?

3. What does the principal tell Precious' teacher in second grade who tries to help her?

4. What is Precious' mother worried about when she hears Mrs. Lichenstein at the door?

5. What is the welfare office doing that Mary is upset about?

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