Quiz on Chapters 27-32

At the end of Chapter 27, how does Maleeka’s mother react when she learns about the trouble at school?

• She hugs Maleeka and praises her.

• She is angry and punishes her.

• She ignores the problem.

• She laughs and goes shopping.

After Chapter 27’s incident, what problem does Maleeka worry about the most?

• The cost to fix Miss Saunders’s classroom.

• Failing her upcoming test.

• Losing her best friend’s phone.

• Not being invited to a party.

In Chapter 27, what does Charlese (“Char”) promise to do about the money needed for the repairs?

• Help Maleeka pay the money.

• Buy new books instead.

• Hide the money so no one notices.

• Complain to the principal.

In Chapter 28, what does Maleeka do when she sees other boys attacking John-John on the street?

• She walks away from the fight.

• She joins in laughing.

• She fights back using sticks.

• She calls her mother.

In Chapter 29, what does Charlese finally admit to doing?

• Helping Maleeka study for a test.

• Framing Maleeka by planting a stolen watch in her locker.

• Stealing money from Maleeka’s purse.

• Leaving a note in Maleeka’s desk.

How does Maleeka feel when Charlese admits she set her up (Chapter 29)?

• Happy and relieved.

• Excited and proud.

• Shocked and scared.

• Confused and hungry.

In Chapter 30, what does Miss Saunders ask Maleeka to do?

• Play a game in class.

• Eat lunch in the cafeteria.

• Be honest about what happened.

• Sit with the principal.

How does Maleeka respond to Miss Saunders’s request for honesty in Chapter 30?

• She tells the full truth immediately.

• She agrees happily and cries.

• She denies any help and pushes Miss Saunders away.

• She calls Charlese to help explain.

What powerful words does Maleeka shout in Chapter 31 to stand up for herself?

• “I will run away if you speak to me like that!”

• “Call me by my name. I am Maleeka Madison, and black is the skin I’m in!”

• “I’m never coming to school again!”

• “Everyone should stay out of my business!”

When Maleeka returns to Miss Saunders’s class in Chapter 32, how do her classmates react?

• They ignore her and sit quietly.

• They laugh and welcome her back.

• They start a fight with her.

• They all leave the classroom.