The Skin I'm In- Chapters 1-6 TEST

Is this an example of a SIMILIE?

“If I had hair as big as basketballs growing under my arms…”

• yes

• no

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Is this an example of a SIMILIE?

“My cheeks puff up like hot cookie dough.”

• yes

• no

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Is this an example of a SIMILIE?

“I try not to stare at that amazon woman teacher."

• yes

• no

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Is this an example of a SIMILIE?

“Miss Saunders is as quiet as a tiger sneaking up on its supper.”

• yes

• no

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Is this an example of a SIMILIE?

“My throat is dry as toast"

• yes

• no

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What does Miss Saunders tell Maleeka when she first meets her?

• She needs to tie her shoes.

• She is a very smart girl.

• Her skin is pretty.

• none of the above

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How does Charlese embarrass Maleeka?

• She tells her to give her clothes back in front of everybody.

• She draws a picture making fun of Maleeka’s hair and passes it around.

• She starts spreading rumors about Maleeka in P.E. class.

• She trips her in the hallway in front of the whole school.

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Charlese decides to be friends with Maleeka because ___________________________.

• she realizes she is actually a nice girl.

• she feels bad that all the other kids tease her at school.

• she wants her to do her homework for her.

• she likes the way she dresses.

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When Miss Saunders asks the class “What does my face say?” what does Maleeka say?

• “It says you don’t belong here.”

• “I think it says you’re a freak.”

• “Everyone thinks it says you’re a good teacher.”

• “It says you like who you are.”

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What do we know about Charlese’ family life?

• Her parents are really strict and they have no idea how she really acts at school.

• Her mom and dad buy her anything she wants.

• She only lives with her mom, because her dad left when she was little.

• Both of her parents died and she lives with her older sister.

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