The Mighty Miss Malone R.6.1.1 Quiz

Why is Deza’s reaction to the C+ important for the plot?

• It shows she is careless and doesn’t care about school.

• It proves she is the smartest student in the class.

• It shows she will stay determined instead of giving up.

• It makes her teacher change her grade.

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What does Loretta’s comment about prejudice reveal about the challenges Deza faces?

• Deza must work harder than others to prove herself.

• Deza will stop trying in English class.

• The teacher secretly likes Deza.

• The grades at Flint are easier than in Gary.

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How does comparing Deza’s math and English experiences help move the story forward?

• It shows that she only cares about English.

• It highlights the unfairness she faces and her determination to keep trying.

• It proves her teachers in Flint are kinder than those in Gary.

• It shows she wants to drop out of school.

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Which statement best explains how Deza’s decision to “toughen up” affects her characterization and the plot?

• It shows her strength and sets up future growth.

• It shows her weakness and ends the conflict.

• It proves she does not care about grades.

• It shows she wants to argue with Loretta.

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If Deza had chosen to cry and give up after receiving the C+, how would the story most likely be different?

• The teacher would change her grade to an A.

• The plot would focus on her failure instead of her persistence.

• Loretta would stop being her friend.

• She would leave Flint and go back to Gary.

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What does Mrs. Scott’s reaction to Deza’s perfect math work suggest about her as a character?

• She is impressed but holds back praise.

• She believes Deza should teach the class.

• She thinks Deza should stop doing math.

• She celebrates Deza in front of the class.

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How does Deza’s decision to use Jimmie’s “slap the paper” joke instead of crying change the tone of the moment?

• It shifts the tone from frustration to determination.

• It makes the story darker and more hopeless.

• It causes her teacher to punish her.

• It shows she has given up on learning.

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Why does Loretta call Deza a “genius” for earning a C+?

• Because she knows Deza is secretly a math prodigy.

• Because prejudice makes it rare for a Black student to get above a C.

• Because Loretta is jealous of Deza’s handwriting.

• Because the teacher gave everyone else an F.

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What theme (lesson) about persistence does this excerpt best support?

• Hard work has no effect on success.

• Staying strong in unfair situations helps characters grow.

• People should avoid challenges to protect themselves.

• Teachers always reward determination fairly.

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How do Deza’s actions in this passage set up possible events in the rest of the novel?

• Her determination suggests she will continue to face challenges but keep striving.

• Her weakness suggests she will fail out of school.

• Her anger suggests she will fight with her teachers.

• Her laughter suggests she will give up her dreams.

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