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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Precious' father begin raping her?
(a) When she was in fifth grade
(b) When she was in second grade
(c) When she was in fourth grade
(d) When she was in third grade

2. What does Precious nickname the black nurse at the hospital?
(a) Mrs. Butter
(b) Mrs. Pepper
(c) Mrs. Angel
(d) Mrs. Muffin

3. What grade is Precious supposed to be in?
(a) Eleventh grade
(b) Tenth grade
(c) Twelfth grade
(d) Eighth grade

4. Where does Mrs. Butter tell Precious her baby is?
(a) Child services
(b) Operating Room
(c) Intensive care
(d) With her mother

5. What does Precious wonder about her second baby?
(a) If the baby will be safe from her father
(b) If the baby will like her
(c) If the baby will be retarded
(d) If the baby will look like her father

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Precious tell Mrs. Butter is the name of her baby?

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

3. What does Precious refuse to do at the hospital after Mrs. Butter questions her?

4. What grade is Precious in at the beginning of the story?

5. Why does Precious yell at her math teacher, Mr. Wicher?

(see the answer key)

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