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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' mother notice that Precious was pregnant with her first baby?
(a) When Precious finally told her
(b) When Precious began getting morning sickness
(c) When Precious had her baby
(d) When Precious was nine months pregnant

2. For Precious to talk to Mrs. Lichenstein, what does she want Mrs. Lichenstein to do?
(a) Help her get out of her house
(b) Help her through the pregnancy
(c) Give her an A in all of her classes
(d) Apologize for suspending her

3. Why does Precious attack Mrs. Lichenstein?
(a) Mrs. Lichenstein suggests giving the baby away
(b) Mrs. Lichenstein suspends her
(c) Precious does not trust Mrs. Lichenstein
(d) Precious thinks Mrs. Lichenstein is racist

4. 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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Precious start writing her story?

2. When time jumps back to when Precious is sixteen in Chapter 1, what is she doing?

3. When was Precious born?

4. What does Precious nickname the black nurse at the hospital?

5. Where does Mrs. Butter tell Precious her baby is?

(see the answer key)

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