The Skin I'm In

Who does Maleeka get into a fight with?

• Char

• Ronnie

• Sweets

• Daphne

Why does Char laugh at Maleeka after the fight?

• Because Maleeka lost

• Because she ripped her pants

• Because Daphne spit on her

• Because Ms. Saunders had to rescue her

How do the kids react to Maleeka's new hairdo?

• they tell her they love her new look

• they make fun of her and say mean things

• they compliment her on her bravery

• they ask her where she had her hair done

How does Maleeka feel when she changes her appearance?

• horrible she hates the haircut

• confident that she looks good

• worried she will get made fun of

• she feels ugly

Who does Maleeka end up standing up for in the book? What happened?

• Char; she never ratted her out.

• John-John; He was being jumped by other boys and Maleeka saved him.

• Caleb; he was being picked on and Maleeka stepped in.

• Miss Saunders; she defended her being a good teacher.

Who is the main character in 'The Skin I'm In'?

• Maleeka Madison

• Char

• Miss Saunders

• Caleb

What is the primary theme of 'The Skin I'm In'?

• Friendship

• Self-acceptance

• Adventure

• Mystery

Who is the new teacher that influences Maleeka in 'The Skin I'm In'?

• Mr. Smith

• Miss Saunders

• Mrs. Johnson

• Mr. Brown

What does Maleeka struggle with throughout 'The Skin I'm In'?

• Her grades

• Her appearance

• Her family

• Her hobbies

What subject does Miss Saunders teach in 'The Skin I'm In'?

• Math

• English

• History

• Science