The Skin I'm in chapter 7-14

Why is Maleeka grounded for three weeks?

• She skipped school

• She got into a fight

• She failed a test

• She was late to class

What punishment does Maleeka receive at school in addition to being grounded?

• Detention after school

• Cleaning the cafeteria

• Working in the school office

• Writing an apology letter

Why does Miss Saunders suggest Maleeka work near the principal’s office?

• To help her make new friends

• So she can keep an eye on her

• Because she needs extra help in math

• To punish her more harshly

How does Maleeka’s mother react to Miss Saunders' concern?

• She gets angry at Miss Saunders

• She does not believe her

• She is glad someone cares about Maleeka

• She decides to change school

Why does Maleeka suddenly decide to cut her hair?

• She wants to copy Sweets' hairstyle

• She thinks it will help people see her differently

• She wants to get back at Char

• Her mom tells her to do it

What effect does the haircut and salon experience have on Maleeka?

• She feels nervous and unsure about her new look

• She regrets convincing her mom to let her cut her hair

• She gains confidence and feels proud of her appearance

• She decides to never go to a salon again

How does Maleeka feel about her new haircut once she’s back at school?

• She feels proud and confident all day

• She ignores everyone’s comments and enjoys the attention

• She starts to feel self-conscious and hides her hair under a cap

• She immediately decides to change her hairstyle again

What happens in the cafeteria that shows how Charlese treats Maleeka?

• Charlese shares her lunch with Maleeka

• Charlese makes fun of the lunch ladies with Maleeka

• Charlese threatens Maleeka when she doesn’t want to return the lunch tray

• Charlese helps Maleeka get a new lunch tray

What does the letter from Akeelma reveal about her experience?

• She misses her family deeply.

• She witnessed someone steal the last of her food.

• She is starting to make new friends.

• She refuses to eat the food given to her.

Why does Maleeka confront John-John before class?

• He complimented her new clothes sarcastically.

• He stole her notebook.

• He embarrassed her in front of Miss Saunders.

• He made fun of her reading skills.