Starr's life
what school did starr attend?
what is Williamson
what was starr's mother's name?
Lisa Carter
who gave big mav the store?
Clarence Wyatt after he left G.H.
what famous hip hop artist was the books name derived from?
Tupac's tattoo T.H.U.G.L.I.F.E.
throughout the story what do the roses often symbolize
his family
who were starr's friends?
Hailey and maya
What character was killed in the 2nd chapter?
Khail
why was khalil selling drugs?
he sold drugs in order to help his mother to pay off his dept to king
what poem is mentioned throughout the story? (HINT: flower)
tupac's poem the rose that grew from concrete
in chapter 3 what does maverick claim that a good garden needs?
"he claims a good garden needs good conversation"
who was starr's boyfriend
Chris
why did Mavrick go to prison?
he went to prision for king in order to get out of the gang
how long had Starr known Khalil?
since they were little
what show was referenced throughout the story that took place in Bel Air west Philadelphia
The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
in chapter 9 what does maverick say to his roses?
"C'mom,now, he tells them."ya'll gota do better than this."
while Big mav was in Prison who was her father figure?
Uncle Carlos
who did Mr.Lewis "rat out"
King the leader of the king lords
why did Big Mav go to prision?
he took a hit for king and in return he was given an out from the gang.
what popular movie that deals with magic is referanced throughout the story
harry potter
in chapter 12 what does maverick exclaim about his roses?
he says "them roses dying"
what was starr's favorite shoe brand?
Jordans
what was name of Khalils grandmother?
Ms.Rosalie
what other character was killed in garden heights when Starr was little
Natasha
what was the book's real life counterpart
oscar grant's death in 2009
in chapter 26 what does maverick claim will happen when you put a rose in different soil?
he states "putting them in new soil can be like hitting a reset button."