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This microaggression or racial comment does Hailey make to Starr during the gym class basketball game?
What is, pretend the ball is friend chicken.
What announcement does April Ofrah make during the funeral service and what call to action does she give the congregation?
She announced that the police department did not plan to arrest the office who murdered Khalil and that Khalil was unarmed at the time of the murder. She asks everyone to join in a peaceful march.
What critical detail about the night of the shooting does Starr reveal to Uncle Carlos that she had omitted from her initial police statement?
The officer pointed his gun at her after he shot Kahlil.
How does Maverick explain Tupac Shakur's concept of "THUG LIFE" (The Hate U Give Little Infants F's Everybody) to Starr, and how does it relate to systematic oppression?
He explains that "the hate they're giving the 'little infants' in today's society" goes back to corporate America controlling jobs within minority communities, lack of resources within minority public schools, and drugs being easier to find in their neighborhoods. With a lack of opportunities, people wouldn't have any other choice than to sell drugs for money.
What is Kenya's accusation of Starr during their run in at Big Mav's store?
She accuses Starr of staying quiet and refusing to defend Kahlil to the public, but says she would have if he was one if her private school friends.
What bold action doe Mr. Lewis take on live television, and how do the King Lords and local police respond?
Mr. Lewis went on live tv to tell about a group of King Lords jumping a few police officers. Mr. Lewis gets angry when Maverick confronts him about speaking out, then when police see their argument they search Maverick. A crowd forms and that is what ultimately stops them.
Why does Starr create a Tumblr blog "The Khalil I Know," and what purpose does it serve for her grieving process?
She wants to speak out and tell about who Khalil really was but is afraid of the backlash. By making it she is sharing her memories and making a space for others to do the same. It gives her a bit of peace/relief.
Why does Devante come to Maverick's store asking for help, and what situation is he trying to escape?
He was hiding from King who had told him to kill the boys who killed his brother Dalvin. DeVante had heard that Maverick was about to get out of the King Lord's and he wanted to learn how.
Why does Starr deny knowing Khalil and how does she feel about doing that?
Starr is worried it will make her, "the thug ghetto girl with the drug dealer." She feels like its a betrayal "worse than dating a white boy."
What key debate do Lisa and Maverick have regarding their family's future in Garden Heights versus moving to the suburbs?
Lisa (Momma) wants to move to a safer neighborhood and decent school, but Maverick (Daddy) says moving is being a sellout and turning their back on the neighborhood.
Describe the atmosphere at Khalil's funeral. How does Pastor Eldridge characterize the service, and why does Starr feel out of place?
Starr feels sick, nervous, and sad while other people are praising and singing. She tried to look anywhere by at Khalil and she has flashbacks of seeing Natasha in her casket.
How does Rosalie react when King places a gray bandana on Khalil's casket, and what does this interaction reveal about gang ties to Garden Heights?
Ms. Rosalie yelled, took the bandana off, and was so mad she was shaking. That King and his entourage came to the funeral and everyone knew him and why he was there means that its a regular occurrence within the community.
How does the student walkout at Williamson highlight the contrast between Starr's two worlds and why is she frustrated over it?
The walkout was an excuse for a free-day, Starr is sick over it because she experienced Khalil's death while her classmates are using it for their own benefit. Starr wants justice but this isn't what she wanted.
What leads to the outbreak of unrest and protests in Garden Heights, and why does Starr blame herself for the chaotic events?
Riots. Starr feels responsible because she forget to tell the cops that Khalil got out with his hands up, the cop had his gun pointed at her, too, and Khalil was unarmed.
What major decision does Starr make regarding her role as the witness to Kahlil's death by the end of chapter 12?
She asks Ms. Ofrah to represent her in her interview with the grand jury.
What distinction does Starr explain between "OGs" and "Young G's" in Garden Heights?
Young G's start stuff. OGs don't, they finish it.
How does Maverick react when Chris arrives at Uncle Carlos' house and he learns that Starr has been dating a white boy?
He was hurt and angry. Everyone else knew about Chris and that hit him hard.
While playing basketball at Rose Park, who comes to Starr and Seven's aide when they encounter trouble, and how does Starr recognize him?
DeVante. She remembers his name as the guy Kenya fought over at the party.
What does DeVante reveal to Starr about why Khalil was actually selling drugs, and how does this change Starr's perspective.
What sacrifice did DeVante make for his family, and how does Maverick plan to protect him from King?
He joined the King Lord's to take care of his sisters and himself. Maverick had him stay with Carlos so that he would be out of the neighborhood and in a safe place.