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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Precious determined to marry him?
(a) She is unable to support herself.
(b) She wants to leave Obed's cousin's house.
(c) She discovers she is pregnant.
(d) She is sure he is the man of her dreams.

2. What does the teacher at Sunday school teach them that boys and men are ridiculously proud of?
(a) Their mates.
(b) Their 'things'.
(c) Their level of income.
(d) Their family.

3. Why does Obed's cousin come to look after Precious?
(a) Obed is unwilling to do so himself.
(b) Obed has to work.
(c) Obed's wife dies.
(d) Obed dies.

4. What does she want Precious to do?
(a) Find her missing sister.
(b) Find her missing husband.
(c) Find her missing son.
(d) Find her stolen jewelry.

5. What kind of animal is the central character of the tale the boy is told?
(a) A pony.
(b) A frog.
(c) A snake.
(d) A calf.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the distinction held by this firm?

2. What possession does Precious return to support her conclusion?

3. Why are her fellow employees resentful of her?

4. What kind of vehicle offers the boy a ride home?

5. What does the calf tell the boys?

(see the answer key)

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