The Skin I'm In Chapters 28-32

What does Maleeka do when she sees John-John being attacked?

• She ignores the situation.
• She intervenes to protect him.
• She runs to get help from her mom.
• She joins the boys in the attack.

How does Maleeka's action of saving John-John affect her self-image?

• She gains confidence in herself.
• She feels guilty for not helping sooner.
• She feels ashamed for getting involved.
• She worries about what others think.

How does Maleeka feel after saving John-John?

• She feels angry at John-John.
• She feels indifferent about it.
• She feels guilty for her actions.
• She feels proud of her bravery.

What does Maleeka think about her father's absence during significant events?

• She feels indifferent to his absence.
• She wishes he could share both good and bad moments.
• She believes he would be disappointed in her.
• She thinks it doesn't matter anymore.

What does Charlese do to Maleeka after the incident in the classroom?

• She supports Maleeka and encourages her.
• She ignores Maleeka completely.
• She helps Maleeka with her homework.
• She threatens Maleeka and laughs at her.

What does Maleeka ultimately decide to do about the classroom incident?

• She ignores the situation completely.
• She blames John-John for everything.
• She chooses to tell the truth about what happened.
• She decides to lie to protect her friends.

What does Charlese threaten Maleeka with if she tells the truth?

• She will spread rumors about Maleeka.
• She will stop being friends with Maleeka.
• She will beat Maleeka up.
• She will tell the teacher about Maleeka's actions.

What does Miss Saunders encourage Maleeka to do?

• To keep quiet about the incident.
• To tell the truth about what happened.
• To avoid confrontation with Charlese.
• To apologize to the boys.

What realization does Maleeka come to about her identity by the end of the story?

• She feels pressured to fit in with others.
• She wants to change her appearance.
• She learns to accept herself as she is.
• She believes she should hide her background.

What does Maleeka learn about the importance of standing up for herself?

• It is better to stay silent.
• Confrontation is never the answer.
• Being honest can lead to relief and support.
• She should always follow her friends' lead.