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