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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Starr say Chris's lips taste like when she kisses him after they make up at prom?
(a) Rum and coke.
(b) Fruit punch.
(c) Grape jelly.
(d) Cotton candy.

2. What does Maverick have to do for Sekani every time Sekani catches him using a curse word?
(a) Read him a story.
(b) Take him out for ice cream.
(c) Take him for a ride in the car.
(d) Put a dollar in a jar.

3. Kenya tells Starr that she should speak up about the injustice of Khalil's death because Starr has a chance to change the whole what?
(a) World.
(b) Neighborhood.
(c) Community.
(d) City.

4. What does Starr say she has to wear every time LeBron James plays if she wants his team to win?
(a) Her Got Milk? shirt.
(b) Her LeBron James jersey.
(c) Her Spurs socks.
(d) Her LeBron James hat.

5. What is Maverick doing when the vehicle moves down the street, announcing the terms of the curfew?
(a) Washing his car.
(b) Teaching Sekani how to ride a bike.
(c) Pulling weeds.
(d) Reading a book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Iesha to kick Seven out of the house and causes him to have to move in with Maverick?

2. What is DeVante wearing that gives Starr a pang in her chest because Khalil had worn one just like it?

3. What song does Chris sing to Starr from the DJ booth at the prom once he and Starr have made up?

4. What dance does Mr. Warren do at the prom?

5. Which one of Starr's friends at Williamson Prep has a pixie cut and stays in the school during the protest?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Dr. Davis's response to Starr's request to have a round table discussion at Williamson Prep indicative of a larger societal problem?

2. Who tells a news reporter about King's drug dealing and how does he defend his choice to do so?

3. What is the most shocking detail of Starr's interview with the television reporter, due to the fact that no one but Uncle Carlos had previously been privy to it?

4. What normal moment of adolescence does Starr get to engage in on prom night before having to return to the pressure she is under while she awaits her appearance in front of the grand jury?

5. What happens to Maverick in front of his children when he and Mr. Lewis are arguing and are confronted by the police? Why?

6. What does Starr say that the whole family has in common with Brickz?

7. How is the viewing of basketball shown to be an activity that bonds Starr's family together?

8. What is ironic about the police officer named Larry's words to Maverick before he drives away from Maverick's store?

9. What does Starr say is the best part of her neighbors letting her know that they support her in testifying before the grand jury?

10. What is the true reason for the protests at Williamson Prep and why does it upset Starr?

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