Miscellaneous
What is wrong with Khalil"s grandmother?
She has cancer
What is the name of the main character?
Starr Carter
"Then you hire thugs to work up in here."
Mr. Lewis
What happened at Big D's Spring Break party?
Kenya wanted to fight, there were shots fired, Starr felt uncomfortable, etc.
Who are "The Hood Trio"?
Khalil, Starr and Natasha
Who has practically moved into the house with Iesha
King
What two communities is Starr a part of? (Why does she feel torn between two different communities?)
Williamson Prep and Garden Heights
"I kinda hoped he'd be here when I walked in, like he used to be. Bagging groceries in that ugly apron."
Kenya
Besides Khalil's murder, what other traumatic event has Starr experienced?
Natasha shot in drive-by
What is the nickname that Lisa calls Starr?
Munch
What show do Starr and Chris bond over?
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
What job does Uncle Carlos have?
Cop
"Dad and stepmother dearest dragged me and Remy to the house in the Bahamas for 'family bonding'"
Hailey
What were the two talks Starr's parents had with her growing up?
The birds and the bees talk, How to act around police talk
What is the name and artist of the song that the book is named after
"T.H.U.G L.I.F.E" by Tupac
How come Big Mav does not like Uncle Carlos?
Big Mav feels Carlos has never liked or respected him- he also resents the fact that he was in Starr's life when he was in jail.
What does Starr call the cop who shot her friend (and why)?
115 because that's his badge number
"Just because Khalil's not living doesn't mean you stop living."
Lisa
Why does Starr think that her and Hailey's relationship has changed?
Because Starr posted the picture of Emmet Till and Hailey unfollowed her on Tumblr.
What does Starr wear to differentiate herself from other students at Williamson Prep?
Jordans
What is Maverick's order from Rueben's?
Beef ribs, potato salad and fried okra
How is Starr related to Kenya?
Her brother and Kenya's brother have the same mom- they are not related by blood.
"Oh, okay. So folks get out the game, forget where they come from, forget that if it wasn't for my money they wouldn't have their little store..."
King
What picture does the Carter family have hanging in in their home, beside the Black Jesus?
Malcolm X
What game do Devante and Chris bond over?
Madden (football)