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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the breed of Starr's family dog?
(a) Cocker Spaniel.
(b) Pit Bull.
(c) Doberman.
(d) Rottweiler.

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

4. Who does Lisa call with an invitation to come over to her house after the sounds of machine guns have been heard in the neighborhood?
(a) Mrs. Pearl.
(b) Iesha.
(c) Nana.
(d) Rosalie.

5. What sounds do Starr and Khalil hear at Big D's party that cause them to run to Khalil's car?
(a) Police sirens.
(b) Screams.
(c) Police whistles.
(d) Gunshots.

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

7. How old is Khalil when the policeman shoots and kills him?
(a) 17.
(b) 18.
(c) 15.
(d) 16.

8. What is the only word Starr can get out as she watches Khalil die beside her after he is shot?
(a) Stop.
(b) No.
(c) Please.
(d) God.

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

10. What separates the customers from the cashier at Reuben's BBQ?
(a) A pool table.
(b) A plexiglass partition.
(c) A Formica counter.
(d) A bulletproof partition.

11. 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) Rent.
(b) Hamilton.
(c) Phantom of the Opera.
(d) High School Musical.

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

13. For two members of what 90s R and B group are DeVante and Dalvin named?
(a) En Vogue.
(b) Jodeci.
(c) Bell Biv Devoe.
(d) Color Me Badd.

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

15. What treat does Uncle Carlos take Starr out to get when she calls him to come get her from school?
(a) Milkshakes.
(b) Ice cream.
(c) Gelato.
(d) Frozen yogurt.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long after Khalil's death does his funeral take place?

2. Who is the subject of Starr's Tumblr post that she believes caused Hailey to unfollow her on Tumblr?

3. What term does Starr apply to the corpses of both Khalil and Natasha as they lie in their coffins?

4. What simile does Starr use to describe the cops leaving Khalil's body in the street after he is shot dead?

5. 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?

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