The Hate U Give Chapters 1-3

In Chapter 1, Starr's father teaches her about the meaning of "thug life." What does he say it stands for?

• The Hate U Get Everyday
  

• The Hate U Give Little Infants F***s Everybody
  

• The Hurt Unleashed Grows Endlessly
  

• The Harsh Unfairness of Growing Up

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How does the author establish a sense of place in Chapter 1?

• Through detailed descriptions of the neighborhood's landmarks
  

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  Through flashbacks to Starr's childhood memories
  

• Through letters written by Starr's grandmother
  

• Through interviews with local residents

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Starr navigates her identity between her predominantly black neighborhood and her predominantly white school. Which term best describes this experience?

• Cultural assimilation
  

• Code-switching
  

• Racial profiling
  

• Social stratification

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What impact does the shooting incident at the party have on Starr in Chapter 1?

• It fills her with rage and a desire for revenge
  

• It traumatizes her and leaves her emotionally shaken
  

• It strengthens her resolve to speak out against injustice
  

• It causes her to question her own identity

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Starr decides to keep quiet about the shooting in Chapter 1. What does this decision reveal about her character?

• She is afraid of retaliation from the police
  

• She is deeply loyal to her neighborhood and its residents
  

• She is conflicted about her own sense of morality and justice
  

• She is concerned about maintaining her social status at school

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How does Starr describe Khalil's demeanor during their encounter in Chapter 2?

• Confident and carefree
  

• Nervous and jittery
  

• Angry and confrontational
  

• Reserved and distant

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What event prompts Khalil to offer Starr a ride home in Chapter 2?

• The sudden appearance of a police car in the neighborhood
  

• A disagreement with his friends at the party
  

• Starr's discomfort at the party and desire to leave
  

• Khalil's concern for Starr's safety after the shooting

During their car ride in Chapter 2, Khalil and Starr reminisce about their childhood. What do they bond over?

• Their shared love for hip-hop music
  
  

• Their experiences growing up in a troubled neighborhood

• Their favorite childhood cartoons and TV shows
  

• Their dreams of attending college and escaping their current circumstances

In Chapter 3, Starr describes her relationship with her father, Maverick. What does Maverick teach Starr about dealing with the police?

• To always comply with their orders without question
  

• To comply with their orders calmly and respectfully and to be attentive to details
  

• To avoid any interaction with the police whenever possible
  

• To challenge their authority and resist arrest

How does Starr react to the news of Khalil's death in Chapter 3?

• She breaks down in tears and struggles to process her grief
  

• She becomes numb and detached, unable to fully comprehend the reality of his death
  

• She lashes out in anger and blames herself for not doing more to protect him
  

• She experiences a mix of shock, disbelief, and overwhelming sadness

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