The Hate U Give Character Flashcards

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Who is the narrator of the book?

Starr Carter (correct)

Khalil Harris

Lisa Carter

Maverick 'Big Mav' Carter

Who gets shot by officer One-Fifteen?

Khalil Harris

Who is the owner of a small grocery store?

Maverick 'Big Mav' Carter

What is Lisa Carter's profession?

Nurse Signup and view all the answers

Who serves as Starr's father figure while Maverick is in jail?

Uncle Carlos Signup and view all the answers

Who is concerned for the safety of Kenya, Lyric, and Iesha?

Seven Carter Signup and view all the answers

Who is the leader of the King Lords?

King Signup and view all the answers

What does Chris want to do with Starr?

Participate in protests Signup and view all the answers

Who shoots Khalil?

Officer One-Fifteen (Officer Brian Cruise) Signup and view all the answers

What causes Hailey Grant's falling out with Starr?

Racist comments Signup and view all the answers

Who helps DeVante escape from the King Lords?

Maverick Signup and view all the answers

Who maintains a childish innocence throughout the book?

Sekani Carter Signup and view all the answers

Who calls Starr out for not helping the movement enough?

Kenya Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Mr. Lewis after he complains about gang violence?

He gets beaten up Signup and view all the answers

Who is the peacekeeper of Starr's friend group?

Maya Yang Signup and view all the answers

What does April Ofrah encourage Starr to do?

Use her voice for activism Signup and view all the answers

Who is Iesha?

Mother to Seven, Kenya, and Lyric Signup and view all the answers

Who is killed by gang violence?

Natasha Signup and view all the answers

Who is Khalil's loving grandmother?

Ms. Rosalie Signup and view all the answers

What is Brenda Harris's struggle?

She is a drug addict Signup and view all the answers

Who is Seven's younger half-sister?

Lyric Signup and view all the answers

Who starts the protest at Williamson?

Remy Signup and view all the answers

Who is Hailey's boyfriend?

Luke Signup and view all the answers

Who sits out the school protest?

Jess Signup and view all the answers

Who is Seven's girlfriend?

Layla Signup and view all the answers

Who is Maya's boyfriend?

Ryan Signup and view all the answers

Who is Khalil's little brother?

Cameron Signup and view all the answers

Who is Starr's grandmother?

Nana Signup and view all the answers

Who owns a diner near Maverick's shop?

Mr. Rueben Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Character Profiles from "The Hate U Give"

Starr Carter: Central narrator; witnesses the tragic shooting of her childhood friend, Khalil.
Khalil Harris: Starr's friend; tragically shot by Officer One-Fifteen after being involved in drug sales to support his mother.
Maverick "Big Mav" Carter: Starr and Sekani's father; owns a grocery store and is deeply committed to family welfare.
Lisa Carter: Loving mother of Starr and Sekani; works as a nurse and prioritizes her children's well-being.
Uncle Carlos: Police officer and father figure to Starr during Maverick's imprisonment; moves to a suburban area.
Seven Carter: Starr's half-brother; concerned about the safety of his siblings in a dangerous home led by King.
King: Leader of the local gang, King Lords; self-serving and indifferent to community needs.
Chris: Starr’s boyfriend who seeks to support her by engaging in protests for social justice.
One-Fifteen (Officer Brian Cruise): Responsible for Khalil's death, representing systemic issues in law enforcement.
Hailey Grant: Starr's friend; their friendship deteriorates due to Hailey's racist remarks and refusal to acknowledge them.
DeVante: A young man from Garden Heights who finds refuge with Maverick to escape gang violence.
Sekani Carter: Starr's innocent younger brother who retains childlike qualities amidst the turmoil.
Kenya: Friends with Starr; the daughter of King, challenges Starr to be more engaged in activism.
Mr. Lewis: Local barber vocal about gang violence issues; suffers consequences for speaking out.
Maya Yang: Starr's ally and peacekeeper within her group of friends; actively supports Starr's activism.
April Ofrah: Starr's attorney; mentors her on using her voice for social change and activism.
Iesha: Mother to Seven, Kenya, and Lyric; prioritizes children's safety over her relationship with King, involved in sex work.
Natasha: Childhood friend of Starr, victim of gang-related violence.
Ms. Rosalie: Khalil's grandmother; embodies familial love and concern for Khalil’s upbringing.
Brenda Harris: Khalil's mother; struggles with drug addiction and its impact on her parenting.
Lyric: Seven's younger half-sister, illustrating the familial connections in the story.
Remy: Hailey’s brother; initiates the protest at Williamson, highlighting student activism.
Luke: Hailey's boyfriend, involved in supporting her causes and protests.
Jess: Starr's teammate in basketball; chooses not to participate in the school protest, reflecting a divide in activism.
Layla: Seven's girlfriend, contributing to the support system around Starr and her family.
Ryan: Maya's boyfriend, representing diversity as the only other African American in Starr's class.
Cameron: Khalil’s younger brother, who brings additional depth to the family narrative.
Nana: Starr's grandmother; struggles with alcoholism during Maverick's childhood, shaping family dynamics.
Mr. Rueben: Owner of a diner near Maverick’s shop; characterized by kindness and community spirit.

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