The Skin I'm In Chapters 11-12

What is the setting of chapter 11?

• The school's cafeteria

• The school's gym

• Maleeka's home

• None of the above

Two things that can happen if you make the lunch ladies mad include _____ and ____.

Despite knowing not to test the lunch ladies, who still was rude to them anyway.

• John-John

• Charlese

• Maleeka

• Desda

What does Maleeka do to get back at Charlese in the cafeteria?

• Spit in her food

• Step on her burger

• Nothing

• Give her back the same old burger

″I need to talk to you, Maleeka,″ he says, taking a napkin and wiping some oil off my chin.

Who says the above quote and why do you think he wanted to talk to Maleeka?

In Chapter 11, Maleeka hasn't done her homework. Why do you think this is?

• She was doing homework for others

• She is lazy

• She does not care about homework

• None of the above

Describe the punishment that Charlese gives Maleeka after she did not do her Social Studies homework. Do you think this was necessary? Explain.

What is the name of the book that Ms. Saunders gives Maleeka?

• Life of a Slave Girl

• Diary of a Slave Girl

• The Slave Girl's Tale

• Akeelma's Journey

"...She is a lion who cares for no one but herself". Who is the "she" in this quote? What other character can "she" be compared to in the book?

In your own words, state the reason John-John gives for teasing Maleeka. Do you think he is being truthful? What do you think is the real reason he teases her?