Ch. 11-12
What homework does Charlese demand from Maleeka at lunch?
Social Studies & Math
What did Momma do to stop the pain of Daddy dying?
Started sewing
What do teachers call Miss Saunders instead of using her name?
Who does Maleeka work with in the office?
Maxine
Who is the detention teacher?
Miss Birdy
Who did Maleeka sit with when Charlese told her to get lost after getting her lunch?
Desda
What was drawn on the blackboard?
A woman's face. The left side is smooth and pretty. The right side is cracked and drooping.
Who came to visit Maleeka in the office?
Charlese
What do the boys call Maleeka?
"Bean Pole" & "Black Bean"
What did Caleb do to get in detention?
Clean the boys bathroom
Why does John-John dislike Maleeka?
Because in second grade, Maleeka chose to sit up front with Caleb instead of John-John
Why was Miss Saunders late for class?
Her toilet ran over, and she had to clean her white carpets before they got stained
What is going on at Charlese's place when Maleeka goes over?
Juju is having a big party
Who does Maleeka see when she's running home?
Sweets
What do Caleb and his dad do on weekends?
Feed the homeless
What was the book that Miss Saunders gave Maleeka called?
"Life of a Slave Girl"
What other school did Maleeka get admission in?
Central Middle School
What does Maleeka say when Sweets asks why she's going to Charlese's house?
"I'm bored"
What does Miss Saunders say is one of Maleeka's gifts?
Writing
What grade were the students that were putting on "The Whiz" in?
9th grade
What was the lunch lady's name?
Miss Brown
When did Miss Saunders realize that she didn't want to work at the advertising agency anymore?
When she turned 40
How much is Juju paying Charlese?
$100
What does Maleeka tell the boys on the street to make them leave her alone?
She says her dad is a cop
What was the reason Maleeka showed up late to Miss Saunders?
She stayed and helped Miss Carol do some Xeroxing and then watched the cheerleaders rehearse