Why do they make Maleeka work in the office?

Ms. Saunders wants to keep her out of trouble.

Why does Char let Maleeka use her clothes?

Maleeka does her homework for her.

Why did Daphne want to fight Maleeka?

She heard that her boyfriend was with Maleeka.

Why does Momma need to keep sewing?

It keeps her motivated., It keeps her sane.

Why did Ms. Saunders decide to teach?

She wanted to give back something to her community.

Why did Momma start sewing?

Sewing helped ease the pain from her loss.

What is one reason the kids at school make fun of Maleeka?

her hair, her skin, her clothes

Maleeka can be described as

a girl who does not like being told what to do

In the exposition, John-John was described as

a boy that has been making fun of her since elementary

What does Maleeka do to show defiance towards Char?

She doesn't complete her homework.

Why does Maleeka want a different haircut?

She wants people to see her differently.

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"The Skin I'm In" Review Ch. 1-13

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1
What does Maleeka think about the kids at McClenton?
they are prideful
they are considerate
they are hurtful
they are violent
2
Why do they make Maleeka work in the office?
Mr. Pajoli needed extra help.
Ms. Saunders wants to keep her out of trouble.
Maleeka wants to hear all the gossip.
She is a really good typer.
3
What word best describes how Maleeka behaves when she is with Char?
bossy
indifferent
mean
powerless
4
Who was the main character in Maleeka's writing piece?
Char
Akeelma
Ms. Saunders
Leemka
5
Why does Char let Maleeka use her clothes?
Maleeka pays her.
Maleeka asked her if she could borrow them.
Maleeka does her homework for her.
She feels sorry for her.
6
What word best describes Maleeka and how she is with her mother?
servant
guide
companion
protector
7
Why did Daphne want to fight Maleeka?
She was jealous of Caleb liking Maleeka.
Daphne fights anyone who gets in her way.
She heard that her boyfriend was with Maleeka.
Maleeka made a "smart" remark to her.
8
Why does Momma need to keep sewing?
It keeps her from working.
It keeps her motivated.
It keeps her sane.
It helps her with her business.
9
Why did Ms. Saunders decide to teach?
She wanted to give back something to her community.
She had already traveled everywhere.
She was very unhappy at the company she worked for.
She was tired of making so much money.
10
Why did Momma start sewing?
She couldn't afford to buy new clothes.
She wanted to start a new business.
Sewing helped ease the pain from her loss.
Maleeka would rather her sew them.
11
What is one reason the kids at school make fun of Maleeka?
her hair
her skin
her clothes
her teeth
12
Maleeka can be described as
a girl who does not like being told what to do
a girl who is helpful
a girl who thinks of others
a girl who only thinks of herself
13
In the exposition, John-John was described as
a very cute boy that Maleeka has a crush on
a boy in her class that cheats off of her
a boy that has been making fun of her since elementary
a boy who lets Maleeka borrow new clothes
14
What does Maleeka do to show defiance towards Char?
She refuses to be her partner in English.
She doesn't come when she is called.
She doesn't give her clothes back.
She doesn't complete her homework.
15
Why does Maleeka want a different haircut?
Mama wanted her to get it cut.
She knows Char will like it.
She wants people to see her differently.
She thinks everyone will like it.

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