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

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

3. How many times in total does the policeman search Khalil after he pulls him over and pulls him out of the car?
(a) 0.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

4. Who is Khalil's biological mother who struggles with a crack cocaine addiction?
(a) Rosalie.
(b) Nana.
(c) Brenda.
(d) Tammy.

5. What detail does Starr forget to tell the detectives during her initial interview?
(a) Khalil had not been drinking at the party.
(b) The police officer had known that Khalil had no weapons in the car.
(c) The police officer had called Khalil a racial slur.
(d) Khalil had gotten out of the car with his hands up.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Starr's mom and dad take her home after Khalil gets shot, what does Starr's mom do until Starr falls asleep?

3. Other than their one shared parent, what family member do Starr and Kenya have in common?

4. For what quality does Starr say she remembers Seven making fun of her when they were young?

5. To what room do Starr and her family run when they hear the sounds of machine guns?

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