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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does Hailey take to prom?
2. What quality does DeVante say is made up for by Chris's massive video game collection?
3. 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?
4. During what class period do the protests start at Williamson Prep?
5. What does Starr call the new blog she starts after Khalil's death?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are the differences between Uncle Carlos's neighborhood and Starr's family's new neighborhood?
2. What happens to Maverick in front of his children when he and Mr. Lewis are arguing and are confronted by the police? Why?
3. What qualities of Lisa's parenting style are displayed during her phone call with the District Attorney?
4. What accolades does Starr receive as a result of her television interview and what negative consequences does she incur?
5. How is the viewing of basketball shown to be an activity that bonds Starr's family together?
6. What does Starr say that the whole family has in common with Brickz?
7. What turns out to be the reason for Chris's silence toward Starr on the night of prom and how is the problem resolved?
8. What is the true reason for the protests at Williamson Prep and why does it upset Starr?
9. What are Starr's feelings when people tell her that she is brave in the wake of Khalil's murder?
10. Who tells a news reporter about King's drug dealing and how does he defend his choice to do so?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the author's position on the phenomena of civil disobedience, protesting, and rioting as possible methods of fighting against racially-motivated injustice?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the symbolism of Maverick's store, differentiating between what it represents in its past incarnation, what it represents during its demise due to fire, and what it represents as a result of the plans for it in the future.
Essay Topic 3
How does the author get across her message about the importance of community unity within the novel?
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