10 questions on plot, characters, and themes. Free to take, so you can see exactly what to review before class.
1. What happens during the traffic stop that sets the entire novel in motion?
2. Why does Khalil start selling drugs for King?
3. How does Starr manage her identity at Williamson Prep compared to her life in Garden Heights?
4. What does King do to pressure Starr into staying silent about the shooting?
5. What is the grand jury's decision regarding the officer who shot Khalil?
6. How does Hailey's friendship with Starr change after Khalil's death?
7. What is Maverick's main motivation throughout the novel?
8. What does the novel suggest about the cause of Khalil's death?
9. How does Starr's relationship to her voice and silence change by the end of the novel?
10. What does the burning of Maverick's grocery store represent in the novel?
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How this guide is built
This guide is built from the original text to help you get oriented fast. It is designed for recall, paper planning, and getting unstuck, but it is still a paraphrased guide, not a substitute for the reading itself. Double-check anything important before you turn in formal work.
