QUESTIONS
TUPAC
What does the name SEKANI mean?
JOY / HAPPINESS
What kind of business does Starr's dad run in Garden Heights?
A grocery store / A small market
What does the name SEVEN mean?
PERFECTION
CARTER
Khalil was killed by a white police officer. What is his identification number?
115
What will Starr's family do with their business after the fire?
They will rebuild it.
What is Seven's mother's name?
IESHA.
Uncle Carlos is a policeman. What would he say to a suspicious white person?
'HANDS UP!"
Who is Natasha? Explain it.
Natasha, a childhood friend of Starr's and Khalil's, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting in front of Starr.
Why has Starr's mother (Lisa) never liked Hailey?
Because Starr always let Hailey tell her what to do. Hailey has always made Starr hide her own opinions and go along with Hailey’s plans.
Explain Starr's 2 versions of herself.
Starr feels that there are two versions of herself: a Garden Heights version where she embraces her community and culture, and a school version who feels uncomfortable and unsafe talking about any social or political issues.
What does THUG LIFE stand for?
The Hate You Give Little Infants F---s Everyone
During her interview with Diane Carey, what question does Starr say she would ask the police officer who killed Khalil if he were there?
"DO YOU WISH YOU HAD SHOT ME TOO?"
What rallying cry does Starr lead at the protest?
"KHALIL LIVED!"