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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When time jumps back to when Precious is sixteen in Chapter 1, what is she doing?
(a) Arguing with Mrs. Lichenstein
(b) Hiding from her father
(c) Holding a knife
(d) Doing her homework

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

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

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

5. Why is Precious almost late for her first day of school at the Alternative School?
(a) Her mother beats her before she can leave
(b) She stays in bed daydreaming
(c) She takes a long shower
(d) She is bullied on her way to school

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Precious do when she orders chicken and the girl goes to the back for the fries?

2. Who takes a pass on answering Ms. Rain's questions about herself?

3. What does Precious' mother do to Precious three months after Little Mongo is born?

4. What does Mrs. Lichenstein suggest she and Precious do?

5. Who does Precious believe to be a real man?

(see the answer key)

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