The Hate U Give Chapters 1-12 Quiz

Questions and Answers

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.

False Signup and view all the answers

Who is Seven?

Both Kenya and Starr's half brother Signup and view all the answers

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

A party Signup and view all the answers

Who does Starr reunite with at the party?

Khalil Signup and view all the answers

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

Tupac Signup and view all the answers

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

A broken tail light Signup and view all the answers

How many times is Khalil shot?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What is Khalil doing when he is shot?

Asking Starr if she is okay Signup and view all the answers

Who is Sekani?

Starr's younger brother Signup and view all the answers

Who is King and who is he related to?

A gang leader; Kenya Signup and view all the answers

Who is Maverick?

Seven, Starr, and Sekani's father Signup and view all the answers

What is important to know about Maverick's past?

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

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

Natasha Signup and view all the answers

Who is Lisa?

Starr and Sekani's mother Signup and view all the answers

Who is Iesha?

Seven and Kenya's mother; sleeping with King Signup and view all the answers

Who is Uncle Carlos?

Lisa's brother Signup and view all the answers

What is Uncle Carlos's job?

Police officer/detective Signup and view all the answers

What is wrong with Khalil's mom?

She has a drug problem Signup and view all the answers

Who is Chris?

Starr's boyfriend Signup and view all the answers

What show do both Starr and Chris like?

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Starr interviews with the police officers?

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

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

115 Signup and view all the answers

What sport does Starr play?

Basketball Signup and view all the answers

What comment does Hailey make during the basketball game?

Pretend the ball is a bucket of fried chicken Signup and view all the answers

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

He looks like a mannequin Signup and view all the answers

Who is Ms. Ofrah?

A social justice activist that wants to represent Starr Signup and view all the answers

Who shows up to Khalil's funeral?

King and some of the King Lords Signup and view all the answers

What do Seven and Starr sneak out to do?

Play basketball Signup and view all the answers

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

There are riots in Garden Heights Signup and view all the answers

What does DeVante ask Maverick for help with?

Getting out of the King Lords Signup and view all the answers

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

They want to get out of class Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Who first snitches on King on live TV?

Mr. Lewis Signup and view all the answers

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

The police come and search Maverick Signup and view all the answers

Why is Kenya angry at Starr?

Because Starr isn't standing up for Khalil Signup and view all the answers

Who does DeVante stay with while hiding from King?

Uncle Carlos Signup and view all the answers

What is 115's real name?

Brian Cruise Jr. Signup and view all the answers

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

The King Lords beat him up Signup and view all the answers

What ethnicity is Maya?

Asian Signup and view all the answers

What item did 115 mistake for a gun?

A hairbrush Signup and view all the answers

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

Munch Signup and view all the answers

Why does Maverick say that he named Starr Starr?

She was his light in the darkness Signup and view all the answers

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

Black Lives Matter Signup and view all the answers

Who does Kenya have a crush on?

DeVante Signup and view all the answers

Maverick mostly follows the teachings of who?

Malcolm X Signup and view all the answers

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

Whether or not Starr should talk to the police Signup and view all the answers

What did DeVante take from King?

$5,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is Starr Carter?

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

Who is Khalil Harris?

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

Who is Maverick Carter (Big Mav)?

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

Who is Lisa Carter?

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

Who is Seven?

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

Who is Kenya?

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

Who is Chris?

Starr's boyfriend Signup and view all the answers

Who is Uncle Carlos?

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

Who is Hailey?

Starr's friend who unfollowed her on Tumblr Signup and view all the answers

Who is Maya?

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

Who is King?

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

Who is Iesha?

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

Who is Sekani?

Starr's little brother, 8 years old Signup and view all the answers

Who is 115/ Officer Brian Cruise?

The officer that shot Khalil. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Mr. Lewis?

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

Who is Mrs. Rosalie?

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

Who is Brenda?

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

Who is Natasha?

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

Who is Layla?

Seven's girlfriend 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?

Her brother's sweatshirt Signup and view all the answers

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

She has cancer Signup and view all the answers

Why do Starr and Khalil leave the party quickly?

A fight breaks out and shots are fired 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?

King Lords Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What does Khalil do right before he is shot?

Opens the car door and asks if Starr is okay Signup and view all the answers

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

The death of Natasha 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...

Has told them so much about Starr already Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To get out of class Signup and view all the answers

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

Continue teaching, so as to distract her 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.

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!