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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ms. Rain tell Precious, following her startling discovery about herself and Abdul?
(a) She is going to be famous
(b) Ms. Rain will take care of Abdul
(c) She is proud of her
(d) She can live with Ms. Rain

2. Why does Precious claim the students listen to her?
(a) They respect her
(b) They are scared of her
(c) They like her
(d) They do not like Mr. Wicher

3. What does Jo Ann have that belongs to Precious?
(a) Her house keys
(b) Her wallet
(c) Her fries
(d) Her notebook

4. What happens when Precious tells the social worker that Little Mongo does not live with her?
(a) The social worker retrieves Little Mongo
(b) Precious is sent to live with Little Mongo
(c) Mary gets kicked off welfare
(d) Precious' grandmother is given welfare

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the principal tell Precious' teacher in second grade who tries to help her?

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

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

4. What does Ms. Rain ask the girls to do that terrifies Precious?

5. Why is the girls' handwriting difficult to read?

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