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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. Until she says it in her television interview, who is the only person Starr has told about Officer Cruise keeping a gun pointed at her until back-up had arrived?
(a) Seven.
(b) Uncle Carlos.
(c) DeVante.
(d) Lisa.

2. What video game do Chris and DeVante spend all of their time together playing?
(a) World of Warcraft.
(b) Donkey Kong.
(c) Madden.
(d) Tiger Woods

3. Who does King tell Mr. Lewis that he will kill if he finds?
(a) DeVante.
(b) Kenya.
(c) Iesha.
(d) Seven.

4. During what class period do the protests start at Williamson Prep?
(a) 1st.
(b) 6th.
(c) 4th.
(d) 3rd.

5. When an anonymous millionaire calls the television station right after Starr's television interview airs, who does Starr say she thinks the millionaire is?
(a) Tyler Perry.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Oprah.
(d) Obama.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. On her new blog, what does Starr write that Khalil had loved almost as much as he had loved his grandma?

3. For what quality does Starr say she has been misdiagnosed if it is a medical condition?

4. What do the Williamson Prep students chant to begin their day of protesting?

5. What is Maverick doing when the vehicle moves down the street, announcing the terms of the curfew?

Short Essay Questions

1. What qualities of Lisa's parenting style are displayed during her phone call with the District Attorney?

2. 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?

3. Why is Uncle Carlos home in the middle of a work day when Maverick brings DeVante to hide out at Uncle Carlos's house in Riverton Hills?

4. Why does King want to kill DeVante?

5. What are Starr's feelings when people tell her that she is brave in the wake of Khalil's murder?

6. What conflict concerning college is discussed during the dinner Starr's family has together on the floor of their new home?

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

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

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

10. What are the main points made by Starr and Kenya in their argument about whether Starr should speak out about Khalil's death or not?

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