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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the detective call the event of Khalil's death that causes Starr to correct her, saying, "You mean the night he was killed?" (97).
(a) The standoff.
(b) The infraction.
(c) The situation.
(d) The incident.

2. After hearing about the unfolding of the events during Khalil's shooting, what does the detective ask Starr if she knows whether Khalil had sold?
(a) Magazine subscriptions.
(b) Narcotics.
(c) Credit card numbers.
(d) Stolen property.

3. Other than their one shared parent, what family member do Starr and Kenya have in common?
(a) Their brother is Sekani.
(b) Their sister is Natasha.
(c) Their brother is Seven.
(d) Their brother is Khalil.

4. What object does King place on Khalil's chest that causes Rosalie to shout and to snatch the object away?
(a) A revolver.
(b) A bullet.
(c) A cigar.
(d) A gray handkerchief.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occasion of Big D's party that Starr attends at the opening of the novel?

2. At what church is Khalil's funeral held?

3. What treat does Uncle Carlos take Starr out to get when she calls him to come get her from school?

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?

5. When Starr and Lisa arrive at the police station for Starr to be interviewed, how many cops does Starr count before she loses count because the guns in their holsters are all she can see?

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