Starr
Describe the difference between Starr and Kenya in Chapter 1
Starr is shy and reserved while Kenya is more openly expressive
Why does Khalil sell drugs?
What is to repay the money/drugs that his mother, Brenda, took from King?
Describe what Big Mav wants for Starr's future
Responses may vary
"We can't stay here, Maverick...this won't get better. It'll get worse."
Lisa Carter
Who owns the BBQ restaurant in Garden Heights?
Mr. Rueben
Mr. Lewis
Big Mav
Lil Maverino
Mr. Rueben
Why does Starr feel she can't tell her father about Chris?
Chris is White, so she feels her father won't approve of their relationship
Who "claims" Khalil at his funeral?
King
What do Maverick and Uncle Carlos have in common?
Responses may vary
Who is 'she' in the following quote:
"She holds her arms out, and I walk into the most heartfelt hug I've ever gotten from somebody who's not related to me. There's not any sympathy in it either. Just love and strength. I guess she knows I need some of both"
Ms. Rosalie
What are the nicknames Starr is given?
Munch, Starr-Starr, Fresh Princess
What FIRST makes Starr realize Hailey might not be the friend she thought she was?
Hailey unfollowed Starr's Tumblr when she posted a picture of Emmett Till
How does Starr reference the cop that shot Khalil?
By his badge number (One-Fifteen)
Why does Starr call Uncle Carlos to come and get her from school?
Uncle Carlos lives near school
He is available during the day
He will come to get her without asking too many questions
Who says the following quote: "A 'no' lodges in my throat, aching to be yelled out"
Starr
Why do the students protest at Williamson?
To get out of class
After Starr first meets with the detectives, what does she conclude?
Khalil is being investigated, not officer one-fifteen
How does Khalil's death make Starr feel? (be specific - think emotionally AND physically)
She is traumatized to the point where she becomes physically ill
Why do Starr and Uncle Carlos have a very close relationship?
Uncle Carlos was a father figure to Starr when her father was in prison
“It’s dope to be black until it’s hard to be black.”
Starr
Who attacks Mr. Lewis?
King Lords
Although Starr feels no sympathy for Khalil's mom, Ms. Brenda, because she considers her to be an irresponsible drug-addict, how does Lisa react to Ms. Brenda when she cries over Khalil's death?
Starr makes a biblical allusion (reference) when she describes Khalil in a simile, comparing him to THIS biblical figure
Moses
What was Maverick's driving reason to change his life?
His children
"I'm sure there's plenty of guys in Garden Heights who would get with you in a second, and you looking at Justin Bieber?".
Devante
Why does Maverick resist moving out of Garden Heights?
He thinks he won't be able to help his community by leaving