THUG: Ch. 10-12

Starr is concerned about dating Chris because he is _____ and it makes a political statement in their culture.

• white

• young

• naïve

• innocent

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

While Khalil reminds Starr of _____, Chris maintains a fantasy of _____ for her.

• gang violence; social justice

• her past; her future

• the reality of white supremacy; normalcy

• protests; justice

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The police attack on Maverick at the protest mirrors what other event in the book?

• One-Fifteen’s actions

• Starr’s difficult birth

• Khalil’s shooting

• DeVante’s fear

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

After talking to Maverick about the meaning of Thug Life, Starr decides that her _____ is just another type of _____.

• silence; complicity

• fear; coping mechanism

• hate; violence

• education; oppression

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What issue did both Khalil and DeVante face?

• Both became thieves to support their families.

• Both were killed by law enforcement.

• Both did not fit into Garden Heights.

• Both had neglectful parents who endangered them.

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How does Mrs. Ofrah change Starr’s understanding of what happened to Khalil?

• Mrs. Ofrah places posters of Black Power figures on her office walls, which makes Starr see Khalil as a hero.

• Mrs. Ofrah refers to Khalil’s death as a “murder,” which validates Starr’s feelings about what happened to him.

• Mrs. Ofrah explains how law enforcement has failed Black people, which saddens Starr regarding the police.

• Mrs. Ofrah asks detailed questions about Khalil's death, which causes Starr to re-examine the validity of her story.

What is the significance of Sekani being allowed to ride his bicycle at Uncle Carlos’s house?

• It emphasizes how nearby neighborhoods can differ in levels of safety and danger.

• It reveals that Lisa has very different rules for each of her children.

• It shows that the perceived danger mentioned in the novel is greatly exaggerated by adults.

• It points out how the transition from childhood to adulthood is easier in some neighborhoods than others.

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What balances out Maverick’s attitudes about Thug Life and living in Garden Heights?

• Starr’s experiences

• Lisa’s perspectives

• Khalil’s death

• DeVante’s concerns

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What does Kenya help Starr realize after the police attack Maverick?

• Starr recognizes that she will never go back to being who she once was.

• Starr acknowledges that King and his gang are not as powerful as she once thought.

• Starr accepts that she can play a role in stopping the neighborhood’s violence.

• Starr admits that the memories of Khalil are too painful to dwell on.

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After Maverick promises to _____, Starr has the courage to _____.

• write Starr a speech; to appear on television

• defend Starr's reputation; come forward with her story

• defend Starr in the media; speak out

• protect Starr from retaliation; speak out

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