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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of people does Starr tell the television interviewer that she wishes the cops would stop making assumptions about?

2. From what movie is the line, "Bye, Felicia?" (207)

3. Who does King tell Mr. Lewis that he will kill if he finds?

4. What is DeVante wearing that gives Starr a pang in her chest because Khalil had worn one just like it?

5. In what kind of car do Chris and Starr arrive to prom?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the main points made by Starr and Kenya in their argument about whether Starr should speak out about Khalil's death or not?

2. What conflict concerning college is discussed during the dinner Starr's family has together on the floor of their new home?

3. What is the true reason for the protests at Williamson Prep and why does it upset Starr?

4. What are Starr's feelings when people tell her that she is brave in the wake of Khalil's murder?

5. What is the most shocking detail of Starr's interview with the television reporter, due to the fact that no one but Uncle Carlos had previously been privy to it?

6. What does Starr say that the whole family has in common with Brickz?

7. What is the significance of the video of Tupac that someone posts on Starr's blog that she created to honor Khalil's memory?

8. What information do Starr, Maverick, and Lisa learn during their first visit to the Just Us for Justice office?

9. What normal moment of adolescence does Starr get to engage in on prom night before having to return to the pressure she is under while she awaits her appearance in front of the grand jury?

10. What conflict erupts between Maverick and Uncle Carlos about Maverick's choice of a protection method after the attack on his family's home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the novel's message regarding the dichotomy between justice and safety.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze how Starr's experience of witnessing Khalil's death changes her view of her relationship with Chris. What is the author's purpose for including this shift in Starr's worldview?

Essay Topic 3

Why does the author craft Khalil's character as she does? How does the multifaceted quality of Khalil's character serve the purpose of her messaging?

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