The Hate U Give Chapters 1-12 Quiz
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Who is the author of The Hate U Give?

Angie Thomas

Who is Starr?

The protagonist of the story

What is the name of the town that Starr lives in?

Garden Heights

Kenya and Starr are related.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Seven?

<p>Both Kenya and Starr's half brother</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are Starr and Kenya at the beginning of the story?

<p>A party</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does Starr reunite with at the party?

<p>Khalil</p> Signup and view all the answers

What musical artist do Khalil and Starr listen to on the drive?

<p>Tupac</p> Signup and view all the answers

What reason is given for why Khalil's car is pulled over?

<p>A broken tail light</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many times is Khalil shot?

<p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Khalil doing when he is shot?

<p>Asking Starr if she is okay</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Sekani?

<p>Starr's younger brother</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is King and who is he related to?

<p>A gang leader; Kenya</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Maverick?

<p>Seven, Starr, and Sekani's father</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is important to know about Maverick's past?

<p>He used to be in a gang and he spent some time in jail</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Starr's friend that died when she was 10?

<p>Natasha</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Lisa?

<p>Starr and Sekani's mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Iesha?

<p>Seven and Kenya's mother; sleeping with King</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Uncle Carlos?

<p>Lisa's brother</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Uncle Carlos's job?

<p>Police officer/detective</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is wrong with Khalil's mom?

<p>She has a drug problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Chris?

<p>Starr's boyfriend</p> Signup and view all the answers

What show do both Starr and Chris like?

<p>The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Starr interviews with the police officers?

<p>They ask her questions about Khalil and whether or not he was involved with drugs/a gang and not anything about the shooting</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the badge number of the officer that shot Khalil?

<p>115</p> Signup and view all the answers

What sport does Starr play?

<p>Basketball</p> Signup and view all the answers

What comment does Hailey make during the basketball game?

<p>Pretend the ball is a bucket of fried chicken</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Starr describe Khalil's body at the funeral?

<p>He looks like a mannequin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Ms. Ofrah?

<p>A social justice activist that wants to represent Starr</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who shows up to Khalil's funeral?

<p>King and some of the King Lords</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Seven and Starr sneak out to do?

<p>Play basketball</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do Starr and her siblings stay at Uncle Carlos' for a few days?

<p>There are riots in Garden Heights</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does DeVante ask Maverick for help with?

<p>Getting out of the King Lords</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do students at Williamson 'protest' Khalil's death?

<p>They want to get out of class</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Starr react to the 'protest' at Williamson?

<p>She is angry/frustrated and refuses to participate</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who first snitches on King on live TV?

<p>Mr. Lewis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Maverick confronts Mr. Lewis about his interview. What happens while they are arguing?

<p>The police come and search Maverick</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Kenya angry at Starr?

<p>Because Starr isn't standing up for Khalil</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does DeVante stay with while hiding from King?

<p>Uncle Carlos</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 115's real name?

<p>Brian Cruise Jr.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Mr. Lewis after he snitches on King?

<p>The King Lords beat him up</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ethnicity is Maya?

<p>Asian</p> Signup and view all the answers

What item did 115 mistake for a gun?

<p>A hairbrush</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nickname does Starr's mom call her?

<p>Munch</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Maverick say that he named Starr Starr?

<p>She was his light in the darkness</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Hate U Give is based off of what political movement?

<p>Black Lives Matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does Kenya have a crush on?

<p>DeVante</p> Signup and view all the answers

Maverick mostly follows the teachings of who?

<p>Malcolm X</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Uncle Carlos and Starr's parents disagree on?

<p>Whether or not Starr should talk to the police</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did DeVante take from King?

<p>$5,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Starr Carter?

<p>Main character 16 years old who witnesses the shooting of two of her best friends</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Khalil Harris?

<p>Starr's childhood best friend killed by officer 115</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Maverick Carter (Big Mav)?

<p>Starr's father, former felon born into the life of crime but no longer in gang activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Lisa Carter?

<p>Starr's mom, works at a hospital.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Seven?

<p>Starr's older half-brother (Mav is also his dad). Very protective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Kenya?

<p>King and Iesha's daughter. Half sister to Seven. One of Starr's friends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Chris?

<p>Starr's boyfriend</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Uncle Carlos?

<p>Lisa's older brother, detective, was a father figure for Starr when her father was in jail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Hailey?

<p>Starr's friend who unfollowed her on Tumblr</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Maya?

<p>Starr's friend from school who tries to keep peace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is King?

<p>Head gang member; father to Kenya. Abusive towards family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Iesha?

<p>Mother to Seven and Kenya. Sore spot in Starr's parents' relationship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Sekani?

<p>Starr's little brother, 8 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is 115/ Officer Brian Cruise?

<p>The officer that shot Khalil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Mr. Lewis?

<p>Older man who has a barber shop next to Big Mav's store</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Mrs. Rosalie?

<p>Khalil's grandmother who took care of Khalil. Has cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Brenda?

<p>Khalil's mom who struggles with an addiction to drugs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Natasha?

<p>Starr's childhood friend who got shot at the age of 10.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Layla?

<p>Seven's girlfriend</p> Signup and view all the answers

What clothing item that Starr is wearing does Kenya point out, because it's out of place at the party?

<p>Her brother's sweatshirt</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information does Starr find out about Khalil's grandma at the party?

<p>She has cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do Starr and Khalil leave the party quickly?

<p>A fight breaks out and shots are fired</p> Signup and view all the answers

Garden Heights has primarily two rival gangs, the King Lords and the Garden Disciples. Which one did Starr's dad, Maverick, used to be a part of?

<p>King Lords</p> Signup and view all the answers

When Starr and Khalil get pulled over, what does Starr ask Khalil immediately?

<p>She asks whether he has 'anything' in the car (i.e. drugs or weapons)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Khalil do right before he is shot?

<p>Opens the car door and asks if Starr is okay</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Starr think about when she wakes up the next morning?

<p>The death of Natasha</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Chapter 6, when they arrive at the police station, the detectives that interview Starr mention Uncle Carlos, and how he...

<p>Has told them so much about Starr already</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Chapter 6, what does Starr remind herself while being interviewed by the detectives?

<p>Her dad's advice: 'Don't let them put words in your mouth.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Chapter 7, what makes Starr upset while playing basketball?

<p>Hailey mentions 'fried chicken' in a way that Starr says seems racist</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Chapter 8, who shows up at Khalil's funeral, and why does that disappoint Starr?

<p>The King Lords, because that means Khalil was in their gang</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Chapter 8, what does Ms. Ofrah announce at the funeral?

<p>That the police department has no intentions of arresting the officer who shot Khalil</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Chapter 11, why do students at Starr's school protest Khalil's death?

<p>To get out of class</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Chapter 11, what does Starr ask her teachers to do?

<p>Continue teaching, so as to distract her</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Author and Setting

  • Angie Thomas is the author of The Hate U Give.
  • Starr lives in Garden Heights, a community marked by gang rivalry.

Characters and Relationships

  • Starr is the main protagonist, navigating her identity and the aftermath of trauma.
  • Kenya is not related to Starr but is a friend; they share a half-brother, Seven.
  • Seven is both Kenya and Starr's half-brother, protective of his siblings.
  • Sekani is Starr's younger brother, 8 years old.
  • Maverick, known as Big Mav, is Starr's father, a former gang member striving to keep his family safe.
  • Lisa Carter, Starr’s mother, is a hospital worker, contributing to the family's stability.
  • Iesha is the mother of Kenya and Seven, involved with gang leader King.
  • Uncle Carlos, a police officer, is Lisa's brother and played a fatherly role when Big Mav was incarcerated.

Key Events

  • The story begins at a party where Starr reunites with childhood friend Khalil.
  • Khalil's car is stopped due to a broken tail light, leading to his tragic shooting by Officer 115.
  • Khalil is shot three times while asking Starr if she is okay during the encounter.
  • Starr struggles with her dual life, feeling pressure to remain silent about her experiences.

Social Issues and Community Dynamics

  • Khalil's mother, Brenda, battles addiction, highlighting struggles in their community.
  • The narrative addresses themes of racial injustice, youth gang culture, and police violence.
  • Khalil’s funeral becomes a focal point for tension, with gang members attending, complicating Starr's grief.

Personal Struggles

  • Starr deals with the pain of loss, referencing Natasha, a childhood friend who also died violently.
  • At school, Starr faces microaggressions, such as a racist comment made by her friend Hailey during a basketball game.
  • The protests at Williamson High are more about skipping class than advocating for Khalil, which frustrates Starr.

Community Action and Advocacy

  • Ms. Ofrah, a social justice activist, seeks to empower Starr to share her truth about Khalil's death.
  • Mr. Lewis, a local barber, bravely speaks out against King, risking his safety in the process.

Subplots and Conflicts

  • DeVante, a character hiding from King, seeks assistance from Maverick, showing the intertwined lives in their community.
  • Starr's internal conflict is highlighted as she grapples with being a voice for Khalil while facing pressure from her community and peers.
  • The differing views on police engagement between Maverick and Uncle Carlos create tension within Starr’s family.

Cultural References

  • Starr and Khalil bond over listening to Tupac, symbolizing the struggles and aspirations of their community.
  • The title The Hate U Give reflects the Black Lives Matter movement, underscoring the story's engagement with social justice.

Final Thoughts

  • The narrative emphasizes the complexity of identity, safety, and community ties amidst adversity.
  • Starr's journey reflects the challenges of speaking out against injustice while navigating the duality of her upbringing in a challenging environment.

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Test your knowledge of the first 12 chapters of 'The Hate U Give' by Angie Thomas. This quiz covers key characters, setting, and plot details. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of the book!

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