The Hate U Give: Chapter 16

Why did Starr's mom make sure the whole family was dressed "like they're going to Christ Temple" for Starr's interview?

• They were going to church afterwards and wouldn't have time to change.

• She wants Nana to be proud of the family when she sees the interview.

• She didn't want people judging them based on their looks and thinking they were just "hood rats."

• She wants Chris' family to see that her family is not "ghetto" like they think they are.

How did Chris and DeVante become friends?

• They both like Starr.

• Chris showed DeVante around Williamson Prep on his first day of school.

• Chis and DeVante bonded over their love of Jordans.

• Chris invited DeVante over to his house to play video games.

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How does Starr "dry snitch"?

• She lies about Mr. Lewis' interview about King.

• She tells the reporter that Khalil's mom was in a bad situation with the biggest drug dealer and gangbanger in the neighborhood.

• She tells them her daddy spent time in prison.

• She names King as the reason Khalil sold drugs.

What does Starr want to ask Officer One-Fifteen?

• If he wished he had not shot Khalil

• If he wished he could just go back to normal

• If he wished he had shot her too

• If he wished the riots would end

What detail about the night of the shooting does Starr share that shocks her parents?

• Officer One-Fifteen mentioned Uncle Carlos by name

• Officer One-Fifteen asked Khalil which gang he was in

• Officer One-Fifteen pointed his gun at her

• Officer One-Fifteen yanked Starr out of the car

Throughout her interview, Starr mentally compares her answers to--

• physical hits against Officer One-Fifteen

• dying in a car crash

• drowning in shallow water

• playing a video game