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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Precious learn about men?
(a) Girl scouts.
(b) The neighbor.
(c) Local boys.
(d) Sunday school.

3. What is the distinction held by this firm?
(a) It is the only female-run one of its kind in the country.
(b) It is illegal but tolerated.
(c) It is run by blacks only.
(d) It is the first of its kind.

4. What does Obed's cousin teach Precious?
(a) How to hide her feelings and be observant.
(b) Counting, reading, and how to be watchful and observant.
(c) How to cook and clean.
(d) How to treat a man.

5. Why are her fellow employees resentful of her?
(a) She is related to the boss.
(b) She is too honest.
(c) She is too diligent and effective in her job.
(d) She is too eager to stay late.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Precious do in the competition?

2. What did Obed invest all of his money in?

3. What does Obed witness?

4. Why does the judge congratulate Precious?

5. Who comes to look after Precious as a child?

(see the answer key)

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