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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 do Khalil's classmates present to Khalil's family at his funeral?
(a) A painting.
(b) A hope chest.
(c) A graduation cap and gown.
(d) A diary.

2. To what room do Starr and her family run when they hear the sounds of machine guns?
(a) Attic.
(b) Basement.
(c) Den.
(d) Kitchen.

3. What does Starr say the haze at Big D's party smells like?
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Feet.
(c) Cloves.
(d) Marijuana.

4. When Starr's mom and dad take her home after Khalil gets shot, what does Starr's mom do until Starr falls asleep?
(a) Rubs Starr's back.
(b) Hums a lullaby to Starr.
(c) Brushes her fingers through Starr's hair.
(d) Tells Starr a story.

5. What is Starr's neighborhood called?
(a) Garden Heights.
(b) Ferguson Straights.
(c) Scenic Heights.
(d) The Gardens.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Khalil when the policeman shoots and kills him?

2. Whose hooded sweatshirt is Starr wearing at Big D's party?

3. 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).

4. What promise does Uncle Carlos make that causes Starr to agree to letting the detectives interview her?

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

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