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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 Ms. Rain ask the girls to do that terrifies Precious?
(a) Spell their names on the board
(b) Recite the ABC's
(c) Come to her office in alphabetical order
(d) Tell a story to the class

2. What does Precious do after Ms. Weiss leaves the office to get her a Coke?
(a) Runs out of the office
(b) Cries
(c) Draws a picture
(d) Steals her file

3. Why is the girls' handwriting difficult to read?
(a) They write about their harsh backgrounds
(b) They write abrasive language
(c) They do not know how to use pens
(d) They write phonetically

4. What does the principal tell Precious' teacher in second grade who tries to help her?
(a) To have a conference with Precious' parents
(b) To give Precious additional lessons
(c) To focus on the kids that can learn
(d) To make her sit in the back

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) He would not void her bill
(d) She wants his money

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Rhonda not attend school when she first moved to the U.S.?

2. Who does Precious consider a "God" after she is taken to the hospital and has her baby?

3. What does Precious think about in regards to Carl Kenwood Jones after receiving some startling news?

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

5. What does Ms. Rain tell the girls that they can call her?

(see the answer key)

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