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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. Aside from her mother and father, who does Maverick tell Starr is the only one that she has to fear?
(a) God.
(b) Her school principal.
(c) The police.
(d) The college admissions officer.

2. Point Seven of the Black Panthers' 10-Point Program starts with the words, "We want an end to" (320) what?
(a) Lost opportunities.
(b) Economic Inequality.
(c) Violence in our streets.
(d) Police brutality.

3. Who calls Starr over at prom after Chris leaves her alone to go talk to his friends?
(a) Kenya.
(b) Maya.
(c) Hailey.
(d) Ryan.

4. What is Maverick's favorite basketball team?
(a) The Spurs.
(b) The Bulls.
(c) The Lakers.
(d) The Celtics.

5. What quality does Starr say that she qualifies as at Williamson Prep because she is black?
(a) Popular.
(b) An outsider.
(c) Cool.
(d) An expert on other cultures.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Chris call Starr in the first text message in which he tells her he loves her?

4. What does Dr. Davis tell Starr when she asks if Just Us for Justice can host a roundtable discussion at Williamson Prep like they have at Garden High?

5. What gets thrown through the the window of Starr's house while she and her family are watching a basketball game?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. What conflict erupts between Maverick and Uncle Carlos about Maverick's choice of a protection method after the attack on his family's home?

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

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

5. 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?

6. What turns out to be the reason for Chris's silence toward Starr on the night of prom and how is the problem resolved?

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 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?

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

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

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