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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Precious' grandmother say when she visits Precious at the hospital?
(a) Not to get pregnant again
(b) Only a dog leaves a baby
(c) Little Mongo misses her
(d) She needs to give up the baby

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

3. When Ms. Rain tells the girls to write fantasies about their lives, what does Precious fantasize about?
(a) Having a lot of money
(b) Being a virgin
(c) Being famous
(d) Living in Manhattan

4. What subject did Precious once receive an A in?
(a) Math
(b) Home Ec
(c) History
(d) English

5. What does the secretary at the Alternative School need from Precious to see if she is eligible for the program?
(a) Her social security card
(b) Her mother's budget
(c) An admission fee
(d) Her previous school records

Short Answer Questions

1. Aside from her mother, what else does Rita write about in the students' book?

2. Who does Precious think about calling while at the temporary shelter?

3. Where does the majority of Rita's family's money go to?

4. Where does Mrs. Butter tell Precious her baby is?

5. What is revealed about Precious' first baby when she flashes back to the memory of having her?

(see the answer key)

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