The Skin I'm In Chapters 9-12

How do the kids react to Maleeka's new hairdo?

• They tell her they love her new look

• They make fun of her and say mean things

• They compliment her on her bravery

• They ask her where she had her hair done

Who is Miss Allen?

• The English teacher

• The Science teacher

• The Art teacher

• The School Principal

What does Maleeka see written on the walls of the bathroom?

• Char & Maleeka forever

• If you like school, you're smart.

• Don't flush tissue paper.

• Wash me.

What makes Maleeka feel better when she is crying?

• She looks in the little mirror her dad gave her

• Charlese tells the other kids to leave her alone

• Caleb comes and gives her a hug

• Ms. Saunders tells her she loves the new look

In Chapter 10, what does Maleeka's mom make for breakfast?

• Eggs & pancakes

• Eggs & Bacon

• Oatmeal

• Cornflakes

Why does Maleeka's mom try to save money?

• To play the stock market

• To buy a new car

• To buy groceries

• To send Maleeka to a better school

How does Maleeka's mom lose her savings?

• Getting robbed at the bank

• Dropping it on the street

• Buying lottery tickets

• Giving it to friends

How does Maleeka's mom get lottery numbers?

• She has a magical, talking dog.

• She reads the numbers in the newspaper.

• She asks a fortune teller.

• Dead relatives tell her numbers in her dreams.

What do some people in the neighborhood think about Maleeka's Mom?

• That she's crazy

• That she's a mean old lady

• That she's lazy

• That she's hilarious

What does Maleeka think about her mother?

• That she's mean and horrible

• That she's the smartest person in the world

• That she doesn't know how to do anything

• That she is a great cook