Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Characters of the Book
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Who's house is the Spring Break Party at?

Big D's

100

What musician does Khalil make fun of?

Drake

100

Starr's father is a King Lord.  What is a King Lord?

Gang Member

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Why is Starr worried that people will find out she witnessed Khalil's death?

Because she may become a police target and others will make death threats.

100

What is Starr's dad's name?

Maverick

200

Who is the Narrator of the book?

Starr

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Which rapper, now dead, does Khalil respect?

Tupac

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When Khalil was shot, Starr was reminded of Natasha being shot.  Who is Natasha and when was she shot?

Starr's Childhood friend and she was shot 6 years ago.

200

Why hasn't Starr told her dad she is dating Chris?

Because he is white

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Who is Khalil?

Starr friends from when they were little.

300

In what neighborhood is the party at?

Garden Heights

300

Who text Starr to warn her about Big D's Party?

Seven

300

In the hallway of her home, photo and painting hang on the wall.  Who is portrayed in these two pictures?

Black Jesus and Malcom X

300

Starr does not appear to like King?  Why?

King was beating Seven

300

What is Starr's Little brothers name?

Sekani

400

Why is Starr uncomfortable at the party?

Because she doesn't really know many people.

400

What is the officers badge number

115

400

Seven doesn't live with Starr full time.  Where does he spend the rest of his time and why?

He spends the rest of the time with his mother and siblings.  He feels obligated because he doesn't want his mother and siblings to be beat.

400

According to Starr's Dad, how did King get his name?

He was named after the gang that he would join.

400

Who are Maya and Hailey?

Starr's friends from school

500

What causes the party to break up suddenly?

Gun shots from a fight.

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Why does it appear that Khalil did not have the standard "what to do if you get stopped by the police talk by his parents?"

Khalil lives with her grandmother.  His parents were not around.

500

What causes the party to break up suddenly?

Gun shots from a fight.

500

Why does Uncle Carlos think they need to move out of the neighborhood?

Because there's trouble there and Starr shouldn't have even been driving with a suspected drug dealer.
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Who is Chris?

Starr's Boyfriend

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