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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' mother do to Precious three months after Little Mongo is born?
(a) Molests her
(b) Forces her out of the house
(c) Abandons her
(d) Makes her get a job

2. Why does Rhonda stop working for the wealthy, old woman?
(a) The woman throws a bedpan at her
(b) Rhonda does not make enough money working for her
(c) Rhonda finds the work too physically taxing
(d) The woman dies

3. What does Precious talk about in the letter she writes to Ms. Rain at the hospital?
(a) Not knowing what to think about the baby.
(b) Her mother's abuse.
(c) Her first child, Little Mongo.
(d) Being raped by Carl.

4. Who does Precious consider a "God" after she is taken to the hospital and has her baby?
(a) The neighbor
(b) Her father
(c) The Spanish man
(d) Her mother

5. What is the reason Rhonda's mother gives for why the girl who claims Kimberton molested her is suing him?
(a) She has a long standing grudge with him
(b) He molested a friend of hers
(c) She wants his money
(d) He would not void her bill

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jermaine keeps with her at all times as a result of the rape and beating she experienced?

2. Why does Precious not trust her counselor, Ms. Weiss?

3. What subject did Precious once receive an A in?

4. What does Jermaine write for the students' book?

5. What is Precious' son's full name?

(see the answer key)

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