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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. Where is Starr's first television interview held?

2. In what kind of car do Chris and Starr arrive to prom?

3. For what organization does April Ofrah work?

4. What does Chris tell Starr that she has to do if they are going to continue their relationship?

5. What kind of snitching does Starr say she is doing by mentioning King's crimes without mentioning his name?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What information do Starr, Maverick, and Lisa learn during their first visit to the Just Us for Justice office?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

For what purpose does the author break the novel into five titled parts but to leave all 26 chapters untitled?

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