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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does the secretary at the Alternative School need from Precious to see if she is eligible for the program?
(a) Her social security card
(b) Her mother's budget
(c) Her previous school records
(d) An admission fee

4. What does Precious' file suggest she should look into pursuing?
(a) Law
(b) Therapy
(c) Teaching
(d) Being a home attendant

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In September 1988, what award does Precious receive from the city?

2. What does Precious tell Jermaine she wants to do after stealing her file from Ms. Weiss?

3. Why is Precious almost late for her first day of school at the Alternative School?

4. What does Precious wonder about her second baby?

5. While at the temporary shelter Mrs. Butter suggested, who tells Precious to put her bag in bed with her?

(see the answer key)

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