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- 1. Multiple Choice
What organization does April Ofrah work for?
Justice for Khalil
Justice for All
Just us for Justice
Justice and Peace
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why does Starr stay in class instead of attending the protest for Khalil at Williamson?
She doesn't want to get in trouble
She is mad at Hailey and doesn't want to be near her
She is mad the students are using the tragedy as an excuse to get out of class
She can't miss her English class because she is failing
- 3. Multiple Choice
Who was the inspiration behind the title of the book?
Lil Wayne
Martin Luther King
Khalil
Tupac
- 4. Multiple Choice
What kind of business does Starr's dad, Big Mav own?
a grocery store
a barber shop
a restaurant
a gas station
- 5. Multiple Choice
Where were Starr and Khalil before the fateful shooting?
Kenya's house party
Big D's spring break party
Starr's house
The park
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why does Maverick argue with Mr. Lewis after he speaks with the reporters?
He vandalized a police car on televison
He cussed out the reporters and told them to leave
He spoke poorly about the people protesting Khalil
He snitched on King for selling drugs on live television
- 7. Multiple Choice
Why was DeVante hiding from King?
He knocked up King's daughter
He tried to kill King and the King Lords
He stole $5,000 from King to try to help his family
He got arrested and snitched on King
- 8. Multiple Choice
What does Ms. Ofrah say that Officer Cruise mistook for a gun in Khalil's car?
a bandana
a cell phone
a hairbrush
a wallet
- 9. Multiple Choice
How do Starr & Kenya know each other?
They share a brother
They have the same dad
They go to the same school
They are best friends
- 10. Multiple Choice
Who are Rosalie and Brenda?
Rosalie: Starr's friend, Brenda: Seven's mom
Rosalie: Kenya's friend, Brenda: Kenya's enemy
Rosalie: Seven's mom, Brenda: Starr's mom
Rosalie: Khalil's grandma, Brenda: Khalil's mom
- 11. Multiple Choice
What's the real reason Starr's dad and Uncle Carlos are always fighting?
they don't agree about Garden Heights
Uncle Carlos was there for Starr when her dad was in prison
they don't agree about the law
they both keep it real
- 12. Multiple Choice
What does it mean to code switch like Starr does at school and the police station?
Act ghetto
Change her name
Change her speech and mannerisms
Tell lies about what happened
- 13. Multiple Choice
Why is Khalil's mom, Brenda, absent in his life?
She is in prison
She has another family
She is in a gang
She is on drugs
- 14. Multiple Choice
What does Starr confess to Uncle Carlos at the frozen yogurt shop?
That she was scared & missed Khalil
That the night of the shooting, the cop pointed the gun at her
That she wishes she never had to talk to the police
That she doesn't like Williamson Prep and wants to change schools
- 15. Multiple Choice
Why did Khalil decide to sell drugs for King?
He was bored at school and didn't have anything better to do
He wanted new shoes and jewelry
He was trying to pay off a debt for his mother
He was wanting to prove he could be a King Lord
- 16. Multiple Choice
Who also died at the party that Khalil and Starr left the night Khalil was shot?
Starr's friend, Natasha
Khalil's mom, Brenda
DeVante's brother, Dalvin
Kenya's friend, Bianca
- 17. Multiple Choice
Starr receives a "talk" from Big Mav when she's 12 years old. What is the talk about?
What you do if a gang tries to get you to join
How to deal with being different than your friends
The birds and the bees
What to do if you get stopped by the police
- 18. Multiple Choice
Identify two gangs in the book.
Garden Defenders & King Lords
Garden Disciples & King Disciples
Garden Disciples & King Lords
Garden Lords & King Disciples
- 19. Multiple Choice
What's the name of Starr's school?
Williamson Prep
Wuthering Heights
Garden Heights High
Williamson High
- 20. Multiple Choice
Who is Starr's boyfriend?
Seven
Khalil
DeVante
Chris
- 21. Multiple Choice
Why did Starr hide the fact that she has a boyfriend from Big Mav?
Because her boyfriend is white & she knows her dad will be upset
Because her dad doesn't want her dating anyone
Because Starr doesn't know if she likes him that much
Because her boyfriend is in a gang and she knows her dad will be upset
- 22. Multiple Choice
What does King try to put in the coffin with Khalil?
A hat
A gun
A stack of money
A bandana
- 23. Multiple Choice
What is the nickname that Starr's parents call her?
Lovebug
Starry Night
Munch
Fresh Princess
- 24. Multiple Choice
What is the plan to keep DeVante safe after he tells Maverick the truth?
Maverick will help him move his mom and sisters away
He will move in with Uncle Carlos and attend online school
He will stay with Mr. Lewis so they can protect each other
He will live in the back room of the store and hide
- 25. Multiple Choice
When Starr is questioned at the police station, why does Lisa get angry?
One-Fifteen is at the police station
The police interviewing Starr wouldn't allow Lisa to be in the room while they questioned Starr
Starr is being rude and not cooperating with the police
They are asking about Khalil's involvement with drugs & not focused on the officers actions
- 26. Multiple Choice
When the King Lords beat Mr. Lewis up, who were they really after?
Big Mav
Mr. Lewis
DeVante
Starr
- 27. Multiple Choice
What was the real reason Uncle Carlos was on leave?
He wanted a vacation
He hit Officer One-Fifteen
His health
Aunt Pam told him he needed a break
- 28. Multiple Choice
What have Big Mav and Lisa been arguing a lot about recently?
Money is tight and the store isn't doing well
Lisa wants to move out of Garden Heights, Big Mav wants to stay
Big Mav wants to move out of Garden Heights, Lisa wants to stay
They are annoyed that Starr keeps trying to get out of school
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