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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. Maverick tells Starr that a rage is passed down through the generations to every black man and that the rage had originated when the black men had been unable to stop what group from hurting their families?
(a) Bosses.
(b) Slave masters.
(c) Sharecroppers.
(d) Government agencies.

2. What kind of gun does Maverick use to shoot the tire of the gunmen who had shot up Maverick's family's house?
(a) A Winchester rifle.
(b) A Glock.
(c) A .44 Magnum.
(d) A .357.

3. To whom does Maverick want to give Starr's old laptop?
(a) Seven.
(b) Sekani.
(c) DeVante.
(d) Kenya.

4. After the curfew is imposed, by what time in the evening does every business in Garden Heights have to be closed?
(a) 11.
(b) 10.
(c) 8.
(d) 9.

5. What is embossed on the leather wallet Starr gives Maverick for Father's Day one year?
(a) Cash money.
(b) Starr's initials.
(c) Lisa's initials.
(d) Maverick's initials.

Short Answer Questions

1. When one of the policemen allows Maverick to rise from the sidewalk but tells him he will be keeping an eye on him, what name does he add to the end of his warning?

2. From what movie is the line, "Bye, Felicia?" (207)

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

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

5. Who does King tell Mr. Lewis that he will kill if he finds?

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

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

4. Why does King want to kill DeVante?

5. What accolades does Starr receive as a result of her television interview and what negative consequences does she incur?

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

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

8. What emotions within the reader is the author trying to magnify by interrupting Starr's family's viewing of the playoff basketball game with an attack on the family's home?

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

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

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