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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Rhonda to go back to living on the streets after her second job with the old man?
(a) The old man dies
(b) He does not pay her
(c) Rhonda yells at the man one day
(d) He calls the police on her

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

3. What does Mary accuse Precious of doing?
(a) Tricking her
(b) Stealing her welfare
(c) Stealing Carl
(d) Getting pregnant on purpose

4. What does Mary attempt to do to Precious when Precious returns from the hospital?
(a) Rape her
(b) Kill her
(c) Keep her from going to school
(d) Steal Abdul

5. What does Ms. Rain notice happening when Precious is mad?
(a) She turns assignments in late
(b) Her son goes and hides
(c) She eats a lot
(d) Her spelling worsens

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rhonda stop working for the wealthy, old woman?

2. What did Precious grow up thinking about herself?

3. What does Ms. Rain have the girls do once they are all in attendance?

4. Who does Precious write a touching poem about?

5. What does Precious talk about in the letter she writes to Ms. Rain at the hospital?

(see the answer key)

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