Narrator's Struggles with Identity

The transcript narrates Malika's experiences at McClinton Middle School, focusing on her first encounter with the new teacher, Miss Saunders, who has a unique appearance. Malika faces bullying due to her skin color and clothing, but she decides to stand up for herself, despite fearing that Miss Saunders might complicate things further.

What was the narrator's initial feeling upon seeing Miss Saunders?

• She felt threatened.

• She felt she should avoid her.

• She felt a sense of danger.

• She felt excited.

What is unique about Miss Saunders' appearance?

• She has a large scar on her face.

• She wears unusual clothes.

• She has a giant white stain on her face.

• She has a tattoo on her arm.

Why does the narrator feel like she attracts strange characters?

• Because she is very popular.

• Because she is very outgoing.

• Because she feels like a freak.

• Because she is very shy.

What does Miss Saunders ask the narrator on their first meeting?

• For a tour of the school.

• For help with her lesson plan.

• For a recommendation on where to eat.

• For directions to the principal's office.

How does Miss Saunders describe the narrator's skin?

• Like a blue black sky after rain.

• Like a dark night.

• Like a stormy sea.

• Like a shadow in the night.

What is John John's reaction to Miss Saunders' compliment?

• He agrees with her.

• He makes a derogatory song.

• He laughs it off.

• He ignores her.

What is the main reason the narrator feels embarrassed at school?

• Her clothes and skin color.

• Her height and weight.

• Her hairstyle.

• Her academic performance.

What does the narrator do to improve her appearance at school?

• She wears makeup.

• She changes her hairstyle.

• She borrows clothes from Char.

• She buys new clothes.

What incident makes the narrator decide to stand up for herself?

• A friend's betrayal.

• A teacher's comment.

• Char demanding her clothes back.

• A fight with John John.

What is the narrator's main concern about Miss Saunders?

• That she will be too strict.

• That she will make things worse for her.

• That she will ignore her.

• That she will be too friendly.