23-24: THUG Chapters 1-4

Which statement BEST describes the relationship between Starr (the narrator) and Kenya?

• Starr and Kenya are best friends and see the world the same way.

• Kenya bullies Starr and does not care about her or her happiness.

• Kenya and Starr are friends despite seeing the world in different ways.

• Starr and Kenya are sisters who are forced to spend time together.

Answer explanation

Starr's narration indicates that she does not ascribe to some of the same values as Kenya and is frustrated by some of the things that Kenya says to her, but they are still friends and Starr has come to the party because Kenya begged her to which shows that she cares about Kenya.

Which sentence BEST describes the relationship between Starr and Khalil?

• They haven't seen each other for several months but have a long history and are able to pick up as if they haven't been apart.

• They are best friends who spend a lot of time together, so Starr is glad that Khalil is at the party so she won't be alone.

• Starr has not been hanging out with Khalil because he has been "busy," and she doesn't want to get involved in what he is doing.

• This is the first time that they have seen each other since they had a falling out a few months ago and stopped talking to each other.

Answer explanation

Starr and Khalil have known each other since they were small children. Khalil quit his job at Starr's family's grocery store because he couldn't make enough money to support his family. In paragraph 92, the narration indicates "All these months apart, and we've fallen back into normal like it's nothing."

Evaluate Starr's response to one of the conflicts that she is experiencing. Use evidence from the text to support your response.

EXTRA HELP

Think about the conflicts (problems, struggles) that Starr is facing with people around her, with herself, with her environment, etc. Pick one. Describe it. Explain how Starr is dealing with it.  Is she is handling the situation well? Why or why not?

Analyze the development of the mood in chapter two. Use evidence and examples from the text to support your analysis.

EXTRA HELP

How did this chapter make you feel? What words and phrases were used that helped to create the feeling? Were thre any parts of the structure (sentence or paragraph length, punctuation, etc.) that drew your attention and contributed to the feeling? Chose some of the examples of words, phrases and/or structure and explain how/why each one helped to create the mood/feeling.

How are Starr's parents treating her?

• As if she were a small child

• As if she did something wrong

• As if she is in danger from the police

• As if she were too old to be acting this way

Answer explanation

Starr's parents wrap their arms around her, rub her back, undress her and take care of her clothes, carry her to bed, and sit with her until she falls asleep which are typically actions that parents do with young children and not with teenagers.

Which statement BEST describes Starr's family?

• They have a feud with Seven's mom's household.

• They are ignoring Starr because they are upset.

• They are caring and protective of one another.

• They are loving to the point of being overbearing.

Answer explanation

Seven came over to watch Sekani, so Daddy and Momma could go get Starr. Daddy is concerned about Seven's home situation and intends to protect his son if necessary.

Which reactions to her experience does Starr appreciate the most? (Pick 2.)

• Being treated like normal

• Becoming famous

• Becoming famous

• The invitation to talk

• Hate for the police

Answer explanation

Starr is thankful when Sekani treats her like normal (he doesn't know what happened).

Starr calls her Daddy's invitation to talk "whenever ya wanna" a "love letter."

Evaluate Daddy's (Maverick's) character using evidence and examples from the text.

EXTRA HELP

What kind of person is Daddy? How do you know? What kind of father, friend, shop keeper, neighbor is he?

What is the BEST word to describe the interaction between Daddy (Maverick) and Uncle Carlos?

• Strained

• Loving

• Hateful

• Friendly

Answer explanation

The interaction between Daddy and Uncle Carlos is tense because Carlos is a police officer and Daddy does not trust that the police want to find out the truth behind what happened.

Make a prediction. What do you think will happen with Starr and the investigation into Khalil's death? Justify your response with evidence.