The Skin I'm In

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    What was Maleeka's teachers name?

    • Miss Jackson
    • Mr. Pajolli
    • Miss Carol
    • Miss Saunders
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In reading this book we are taken on a journey about a teenager suffering from low self-esteem and does thing for people so as to be noticed. The book teaches us about inner beauty and how to unlock it. Take up the quiz below on this book and see how much you can recall.

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  • 2. 

    Who wrote the book The Skin I'm In?

    • Barbara Park

    • Sharon G. Flake

    • Amanda McFarlane

    • Hans Christian Andersen

    Correct Answer
    A. Sharon G. Flake
    Explanation
    Sharon G. Flake is the correct answer because she is the author of the book "The Skin I'm In."

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  • 3. 

    In the story was John-John nice to Maleeka?

    • Yes

    • No

    • There was no John-John in the story

    • John-John did not know Maleeka

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    In the story, John-John was not nice to Maleeka.

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  • 4. 

    Who was Charlese Jones?

    • A nice friend of Maleeka's

    • A mean girl who Maleeka hung out with

    • A friend in Math Club

    • A neighbor

    Correct Answer
    A. A mean girl who Maleeka hung out with
    Explanation
    Charlese Jones is described as a mean girl who Maleeka hung out with. This suggests that Charlese was not a nice friend to Maleeka, but rather someone who may have treated her poorly or engaged in negative behavior. The phrase "hung out with" implies a casual friendship rather than a close or supportive relationship. Overall, this answer indicates that Charlese was not a positive influence in Maleeka's life.

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  • 5. 

    What similar talent did Maleeka and her dad have in common?

    • Writing

    • Singing

    • Musical instruments

    • Sports

    Correct Answer
    A. Writing
    Explanation
    Maleeka and her dad had the talent of writing in common. This means that both of them possessed the skill and ability to express their thoughts, ideas, and emotions through written words. They could effectively communicate their thoughts and feelings through writing, whether it be through stories, essays, poems, or any other form of written expression. Writing was a shared talent between Maleeka and her dad, indicating that they both had a passion for and proficiency in this particular creative outlet.

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  • 6. 

    Was Maleeka upset about the incident she caused?

    • Yes, she felt bad

    • No, she didn't care

    • She felt sorry for her friends

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes, she felt bad
    Explanation
    Maleeka felt bad about the incident she caused because the question asks if she was upset. The word "upset" implies a negative emotional response, indicating that Maleeka felt bad about what happened.

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  • 7. 

    Which one of Maleeka's parents were deceased in the story?

    • Her mother

    • Her father

    • Both her mother and her father

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Her father
    Explanation
    In the story, it is mentioned that Maleeka's mother is alive and present. However, there is no mention of her father being alive or present, suggesting that he is deceased. Therefore, the correct answer is "Her father."

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  • 8. 

    What unique feature did Mrs. Saunders have?

    • A mole on her nose

    • A tattoo on her left shoulder

    • A scar on her face

    • No hair

    Correct Answer
    A. A scar on her face
    Explanation
    Mrs. Saunders had a scar on her face. This unique feature distinguishes her from others and is likely to be noticeable. Scars can be caused by various reasons such as accidents, surgeries, or injuries. The presence of a scar on her face may have affected Mrs. Saunders' appearance and could have been a topic of conversation or curiosity among those who knew her.

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  • 9. 

    What was the name of the school in this book?

    • Franklin Middle School

    • Madison Middle School

    • McClenton Middle School

    • Clinton Middle School

    Correct Answer
    A. McClenton Middle School
    Explanation
    The correct answer is McClenton Middle School. This can be inferred from the information provided in the question, which states "What was the name of the school in this book?" Since the name mentioned in the options is McClenton Middle School, it can be concluded that this is the correct answer.

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  • 10. 

    Did Charlese intend to blame Maleeka?

    • I don't know!

    • Yes, she was always mean to Maleeka

    • NO!

    • Charlese never made eye contact to Maleeka-

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes, she was always mean to Maleeka
    Explanation
    The answer suggests that Charlese intended to blame Maleeka because she was always mean to her. This implies that Charlese's actions and behavior towards Maleeka were intentionally hurtful, indicating her intention to blame Maleeka for something.

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  • 11. 

    Who is JuJu?

    • Charlese's sister?

    • Maleeka's grandmother?

    • Mrs. Saunder's Best friend?

    • John-John's Cousin?

    Correct Answer
    A. Charlese's sister?
    Explanation
    Based on the given options, it can be inferred that JuJu is most likely Charlese's sister. There is no information provided about JuJu's gender or any other relationships, so the only logical conclusion is that JuJu is Charlese's sister.

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  • 12. 

    What is the main characters name?

    Correct Answer
    Maleeka Madison
    Explanation
    The main character's name in the book "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake is Maleeka Madison.
    Maleeka Madison is a seventh-grade African American girl struggling with her self-esteem and identity due to bullying and her dark skin complexion. The novel follows her journey as she learns to embrace her individuality, stand up for herself, and find the courage to confront her tormentors, with the help of a new teacher, Miss Saunders.

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  • 13. 

    Did Maleeka feel bad about lighting the classroom on fire?

    • No way!

    • Of course!

    • Who cares!

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Of course!
    Explanation
    Maleeka felt bad about lighting the classroom on fire because it is a destructive and dangerous act. The use of the phrase "Of course!" implies that it is obvious or expected for someone to feel bad about such actions.

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  • 14. 

    How many chapters are in the book?

    • 43

    • 27

    • 32

    • 21

    Correct Answer
    A. 32
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 32. This indicates that there are 32 chapters in the book.

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  • 15. 

    ______and ______are the twines in this book

    Correct Answer
    Raina Raise
    Raise Raina
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Raina Raise, Raise Raina" because the question is asking for the order of the twines in the book. The first option "Raina Raise" suggests that Raina's twine comes before Raise's twine, while the second option "Raise Raina" suggests the opposite order.

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  • 16. 

    What Point Of View was this book in?

    • What is Point Of View?

    • 3rd person

    • 1st person

    • 2nd person

    Correct Answer
    A. 1st person
    Explanation
    The given correct answer for this question is 1st person. Point of view refers to the perspective from which a story is told. In a first-person point of view, the narrator is a character in the story and tells the events using "I" and "me". This means that the book is narrated by a character within the story, providing a personal and subjective account of the events.

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  • 17. 

    Do you think the twins in this book really liked Charlese Jones?

    • Yeah, the seemed to like her

    • No, they were just playing, so they wouldn't get beat up

    • Who are the TWINS!?!?!?

    Correct Answer
    A. Yeah, the seemed to like her
    Explanation
    The correct answer suggests that the twins in the book seemed to like Charlese Jones. This implies that there were indications or actions from the twins that showed their fondness or positive feelings towards Charlese.

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  • 18. 

    ____________and _____are good friends.

    Correct Answer
    Miss. Saunders Tai
    Tai Miss. Saunders
    Explanation
    The given answer "Miss. Saunders Tai, Tai Miss. Saunders" suggests that both Miss. Saunders and Tai are good friends. The order of their names does not matter, as they can be referred to as "Miss. Saunders Tai" or "Tai Miss. Saunders".

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  • 19. 

    When Maleeka first meet Miss. Saunders, What did she think of her?

    Correct Answer
    Please provide at least 4-5 sentence
  • 20. 

    How do you think John-John really felt about Maleeka?  (At least 4-5 sentences)

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