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

2. How old is Starr when Maverick has a talk with her about what to do if a cop stops her?

3. How many bedrooms does Starr reveal to Chris that her family's old apartment in the projects had contained?

4. What video game do Chris and DeVante spend all of their time together playing?

5. To whom does Maverick want to give Starr's old laptop?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

5. 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?

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

7. 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?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Maverick's decision to keep his store within the neighborhood of Garden Heights, even though he decides to move his family's home to a safer location within Brook Falls. What messages is the author sending through this character's choices?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the novel's message concerning the power inherent in one's voice.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the novel's motif of rap and R and B music and its connection to the novel's themes.

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