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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Precious consider her family to be now that she has left Mary's house?
(a) Ms. Rain
(b) Her journals
(c) Her children
(d) Her classmates

2. What book is Precious reading in class?
(a) The Color Purple
(b) Of Mice and Men
(c) Black Boy
(d) I, Tituba

3. What is one of the reasons why Precious was held back in the second grade?
(a) She could not read
(b) She could not speak properly
(c) She misbehaved
(d) She did not attend class

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

5. How old is Precious when the book begins?
(a) 16
(b) 17
(c) 14
(d) 15

Short Answer Questions

1. What begins to happen to Precious in second grade?

2. Who does Precious believe to be a real man?

3. What support group does Rita want Precious to join?

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

5. What does Mary accuse Precious of doing?

(see the answer key)

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