Comprehension 1
What is the inciting incident of THUG?
WHAT IS...Starr's childhood friend Khalil is shot and killed by a white police officer
Besides Khalil, who else has Starr seen murdered?
WHO IS---Her friend Natasha
When the cops first question Starr about Khalil's death, she doesn't use slang because she does not want to be seen as:
WHAT IS---Ghetto
What sport does Starr play?
WHAT IS---Basketball
True or False: The Carter Family DOES NOT eventually move out of Garden Heights
WHAT IS---False
Why does Starr feel torn/conflicted between two things at the beginning of the book?
WHAT IS---She feels like she can't fit in at either Garden Heights or Williamson
Who is April Ofrah?
WHAT IS---an activist for police accountability
What happens during the basketball game at school that makes Starr angry?
WHAT IS---Hailey Makes a racist joke
Why was Uncle Carlos put on leave from his job at the police station?
He punched 115 after finding out he pointed his gun at Starr
Why did Khalil actually sell drugs for King?
WHAT IS---to pay back the debt that his mom owed to King
What are the different perspectives Maverick & Lisa have about Garden Heights?
WHAT IS---Maverick sees it as his community & support system but Lisa sees it as too dangerous for their kids
What is a dynamic character?
WHAT IS--one who changes and evolves throughout the story.
What was Hailey's reaction to the interview with Officer 115’s father?
WHAT IS---She feels bad for him & all of Officer 115’s family
Why did King ACTUALLY place the bandana on Khalil at the funeral?
WHAT IS--- King was trying to “save face” after Khalil turned him down
What happens while Chris and Starr are at prom?
WHAT IS--Starr tells Chris that she was the witness and Khalil her friend.
During Remy's protests, some students are concerned that if they don't participate, others would assume they...
WHAT IS--are racist & don't care about getting justice for Khalil
Why is Starr unsure about dating Chris at the beginning of the novel?
WHAT IS--having a white boyfriend is controversial
What does Ms. Ofrah reveal to Starr during their meeting? (LIST BOTH THINGS FOR FULL POINTS)
WHAT IS---One-Fifteen thought that Khalil’s hairbrush was a gun AND Officer 115's father will be interviewed on television
How did Maverick escape gang life?
WHAT IS---He took a charge for King and in return King let him out of the gang.
How is the character Maverick a dynamic or complex character? Give two specific examples.
WHAT IS--Maverick is a dynamic character because he changes his life around when he gets out of a gang, he agrees to move to a new neighborhood for his family, and he changes his perspective on Chris
Rap the theme song of the TV show that Chris and Starr loved to watch.
*Ms. T will be the judge of quality for points*
What was the name of the Carter's family dog? (HAVE TO SPELL ITS NAME CORRECTLY)
WHAT IS---Brickz
Which of the four horsemen of the apocalypse is exemplified in this text from the book?
“I’m not apologizing when I didn’t do anything wrong. If anything, she should apologize for accusing me of being racist last week.”
“Wow,” I say. One thing that irks the hell out of me about Hailey? The way she can turn an argument around and make herself the victim."
(defensiveness, criticism, contempt, stonewalling)
WHAT IS---Defensiveness
Where is Ms. T from?
WHAT IS---Mississippi
What is the overall theme of THUG? (state as a theme in third person)
WHAT IS--- it is important to speak out in order to make change in the community even if the outcome is not what is expected.