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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Precious know she weighs more than two hundred pounds?
(a) The doctor told her earlier
(b) She has been eating a lot due to the pregnancy
(c) Her home scale only goes to two hundred
(d) Her mother always comments on her weight

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

3. What is one of the reasons why Precious was held back in the second grade?
(a) She could not read
(b) She misbehaved
(c) She could not speak properly
(d) She did not attend class

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

5. Why does Precious attack Mrs. Lichenstein?
(a) Precious thinks Mrs. Lichenstein is racist
(b) Mrs. Lichenstein suggests giving the baby away
(c) Mrs. Lichenstein suspends her
(d) Precious does not trust Mrs. Lichenstein

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Precious' father begin raping her?

2. Who does Precious' first baby, Little Mongo, live with?

3. What does Precious' mother do when she finds out about Precious' first pregnancy?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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