Character Reactions and Events in 'The Skin I'm In'

In this video, the narrator continues reading from 'The Skin I'm In', focusing on Chapter 25. Malika sneaks into school early with her friends, led by Shara, to vandalize Miss Saunders' classroom. Despite her reluctance, Malika participates in the destruction, which escalates to setting foreign money on fire. The situation worsens as the curtains catch fire, forcing the group to flee. Malika is left alone, reflecting on her actions as fire engines arrive. The session concludes with a reflection on the events and a teaser for the next chapters.

What chapter of 'The Skin I'm In' is being discussed in this session?

• Chapter 20

• Chapter 25

• Chapter 30

• Chapter 35

Why does Malika lay awake in bed for three hours?

• She is worried about meeting Char.

• She is studying for an exam.

• She is planning a surprise for her friend.

• She is excited about a school trip.

What is Malika trying to find before meeting Char?

• A new outfit to wear

• A reason to avoid meeting Char

• A way to sneak into the school

• A gift for Char

How do the kids enter the school early in the morning?

• By using a secret passage

• Through an unlocked door

• By picking the lock

• Through an open window

What does the janitor do when he hears the door slam?

• He locks the door

• He investigates the noise

• He calls the police

• He ignores it and continues singing

What is Miss Saunders' classroom decorated for?

• A science project

• A new book, 'Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves'

• A school dance

• A history lesson

What does Char instruct Malika to do in the classroom?

• Write on the walls

• Clean the room

• Burn foreign money

• Steal a book

How does Malika feel about Char's demand to burn the money?

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Conflicted and hesitant

• Eager

What happens to the classroom after the vandalism?

• It is locked by Miss Saunders

• It is cleaned up by the janitor

• It catches fire

• It is left untouched

What does Malika do after the fire starts?

• She hides in the classroom

• She tries to put out the fire

• She runs away

• She calls the fire department