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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After what practice do the members of Starr's family always join hands and offer a prayer to Black Jesus?
(a) Turning off the TV for the night.
(b) Eating a meal.
(c) Waking up.
(d) Telling each other how the day has gone.

2. What is the punishment Lisa doles out to Starr and Seven for leaving to play basketball without asking permission?
(a) She makes them skip lunch.
(b) She takes their phones.
(c) She makes them clean out the garage.
(d) She cancels their pool party.

3. What job had Khalil once held at Carter's Grocery store?
(a) Cashier.
(b) Custodian.
(c) Bagger.
(d) Security guard.

4. To what point total do Seven and Starr agree to play when they play one-on-one basketball the day after the riots break out in their neighborhood?
(a) 20.
(b) 30.
(c) 15.
(d) 40.

5. What simile does Starr use to describe the cops leaving Khalil's body in the street after he is shot dead?
(a) Like an exhibit.
(b) Like a speed bump.
(c) Like a piece of garbage.
(d) Like a rag doll.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Starr say the haze at Big D's party smells like?

2. Who does Lisa call with an invitation to come over to her house after the sounds of machine guns have been heard in the neighborhood?

3. On what street do Khalil and Starr get pulled over in Khalil's car?

4. Who does Starr say had been the best friend she had ever had?

5. What does Starr say happens every time a sneaker is cleaned improperly?

(see the answer key)

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