View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Starr say happens every time a sneaker is cleaned improperly?
(a) A puppy dies.
(b) Michael Jordan dies a little.
(c) A kitten dies.
(d) An angel's wings fall off.

2. What activity do Seven and Starr always do together on the last Saturday of every month?
(a) Go to the zoo.
(b) Go rollerskating.
(c) Watch the planes take off at the airport.
(d) Play basketball at the park.

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).
(a) The infraction.
(b) The incident.
(c) The situation.
(d) The standoff.

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

5. What term does Starr apply to the corpses of both Khalil and Natasha as they lie in their coffins?
(a) Mannequin.
(b) Marionette.
(c) Dummy.
(d) Wax figure.

6. What name does Rosalie call Iesha at Khalil's funeral?
(a) Escort.
(b) Lady of the Night.
(c) Whore.
(d) Prostitute.

7. In what gang are the teens who try to rob Seven and Starr on the basketball court?
(a) King Lords.
(b) Bloods.
(c) Grape Street Crips.
(d) Garden Disciples.

8. When Starr and her friends sing loudly, "Just get'cha head in the game" during the PE basketball game, what musical does Starr say they are referencing?
(a) Hamilton.
(b) Rent.
(c) Phantom of the Opera.
(d) High School Musical.

9. How long after Khalil's death does his funeral take place?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 7 days.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 3 days.

10. How many years ago does Starr say her parents enrolled her in the prep school?
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

11. When Hailey tells the PE teacher that Starr is struggling with her loss of Natasha again, to whom does the PE teacher send Starr?
(a) Seven.
(b) Uncle Carlos.
(c) The school psychiatrist.
(d) The guidance counselor.

12. On what street do Khalil and Starr get pulled over in Khalil's car?
(a) Vine.
(b) Frederick.
(c) Carnation.
(d) Hollywood.

13. What is the name of Kenya's father?
(a) Sekani.
(b) Carlos.
(c) Maverick.
(d) King.

14. What is the first name of the policeman with badge number One One Five?
(a) Jeff.
(b) Sebastian.
(c) Brian.
(d) Jermaine.

15. What does Starr say that her parents have told her is not a smart thing to do while a cop has his back to her?
(a) Run.
(b) Talk.
(c) Call someone.
(d) Move.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the breed of Starr's family dog?

2. What is the only word Starr can get out as she watches Khalil die beside her after he is shot?

3. With whose picture does Maverick replace Martin Luther King's picture when he buys Carter's Grocery?

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. In what type of vehicle are the King Lords sitting while Seven and Starr play one-on-one basketball the day after the riots break out?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 488 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample