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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Precious say about her assignment that is yet to be completed?

2. What is Precious worried about happening when Abdul turns one?

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

4. What makes Precious feel better while having to deal with HIV?

5. What does Precious keep secret in November?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Precious begins writing poetry, what is her poetry about?

2. What is the meaning behind Precious' second child's name, Abdul Jamal Louis Jones?

3. What is Precious worried about concerning Abdul's first birthday and school?

4. What is happening to Precious at the opening of Chapter 4?

5. When Mary comes to visit Precious at the Harlem halfway house, what does Precious understand about her?

6. When Ms. Rain asks the girls to write fantasies about their lives, what does Precious imagine her life being like?

7. When Mary visits Precious at the halfway house, what does she reveal to Precious?

8. How does Precious feel about her second child, Abdul?

9. What does Ms. Rain suggest to Precious whenPrecious writes to her from the hospital?

10. When Mary goes to a counseling session with Precious, what is her version about the abuse that took place?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Precious learns her ABC's in a way that most people would not imagine a young girl learning. Using examples from the book, explain how this instance develops Precious' character for the reader and helps the reader to understand Precious' life.

Essay Topic 2

Precious has a difficult time understanding love and sex together. They are separate to her due to the abuse she has endured. Explain this in a well-crafted essay, using examples from the text to support your response.

Essay Topic 3

Precious has encounters with two people whom she tries to seek out later when terrible things happen to her. Who are these people and why are they so significant to Precious' life, although playing minor roles in the novel? Why do these characters impact Precious?

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