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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What class does Precious sign up for after taking the Alternative School's test?
(a) The pre-G.E.D. class
(b) The special education class
(c) The G.E.D. class
(d) The easiest class

3. When does Precious start writing her story?
(a) September 25, 1989
(b) September 20, 1986
(c) September 24, 1987
(d) September 30, 1988

4. Who does Mrs. Lichenstein want Precious to visit at the Higher Education Alternative/Each One Teach One?
(a) A young girl with a similar background
(b) Ms. Applebee
(c) Ms. McKnight
(d) A trauma specialist

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only thing Precious likes about being pregnant?

2. How old is Precious when the book begins?

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

4. For Precious to talk to Mrs. Lichenstein, what does she want Mrs. Lichenstein to do?

5. What is Precious' mother worried about when she hears Mrs. Lichenstein at the door?

(see the answer key)

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