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