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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. Starr thinks that what music artist(s) on Maverick's tee shirt makes the police harass Maverick more than Mr. Harris?
(a) Tupac.
(b) The Notorious B.I.G.
(c) Ice T.
(d) NWA.

2. 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) Ellen.
(b) Obama.
(c) Oprah.
(d) Tyler Perry.

3. Who does Hailey take to prom?
(a) Seven.
(b) Ryan.
(c) DeVante.
(d) Luke.

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

5. What song does Chris sing to Starr from the DJ booth at the prom once he and Starr have made up?
(a) The theme song of High School Musical.
(b) The theme song of Harry Potter:Order of the Phoenix.
(c) The theme song of Wonder Woman.
(d) The theme song of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Short Answer Questions

1. Point Seven of the Black Panthers' 10-Point Program starts with the words, "We want an end to" (320) what?

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

3. What does Starr call the new blog she starts after Khalil's death?

4. What name does Mr. Lewis call Maverick when he coaxes Maverick back inside the store after being harassed by the police?

5. What name does Kenya call Starr for keeping her eyewitness account of Khalil's murder a secret from everyone but the detectives who interview her at the station?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the video of Tupac that someone posts on Starr's blog that she created to honor Khalil's memory?

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

3. 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?

4. Why does King want to kill DeVante?

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

6. 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?

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

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

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

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

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