¨The Hate U Give¨ Chapters 1-11 Quiz

Which beliefs are best associated with the following quote, in the context of the novel?

"The Hate U--the letter U--Give Little infants Fu**s Everybody. T-H-U-G-L-I-F-E. Meaning what society gives us as youth, it bites them in the ass when we wild out" (Thomas).

There are 2 answers.

• Tupac’s use of "THUG LIFE" is a rallying cry for the oppressed continues to be referenced in hip-hop and popular culture today

• It is meant to incite inappropriate behavior.

• The THUG LIFE philosophy is meant to inspire people to use their voice and advocate for their rights, especially when it comes to police brutality.

• It is meant to incite examples such as a crow swearing in English or Bill Gates jumping over a chair. In the videos, the impressive incident is then followed by the video slowing down, zooming in on the subject’s face, and playing a clip of music from Tupac, the Geto Boys, or another rap artist of the 1990s thug life heyday

Starr's uncle, Carlos, is part of the police department. Which quote best describes the relationship Starr has with he uncle--Carlos?

• "Uncle Carlos's face is where Daddy's should have been" (Thomas 58).

• "On the other hand, it's the cops. One of them killed Khalil. But uncle Carlos is a cop, and he wouldn't ask me to do something that would hurt me" (Thomas 55).

Why won’t Seven move in with Maverick and Lisa?

• He wants to join the King Lords

• He wants to protect Kenya and Lyric, since there is domestic abuse, and King has beaten Iesha.

Maverick replaced a photograph of Martin Luther King Jr. when he took ownership of the store with a photograph of whom?

• W. E. B. Du Bois--William Edward Burghardt Du Bois was an American sociologist, historian, and civil rights activist.

• Dr. King--An American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement.

• Huey Newton--American political activist, cofounder (with Bobby Seale) of the Black Panther Party (originally called Black Panther Party for Self-Defense).

What stereotype does Starr say she wants to avoid as Williamson Starr?

• Angry black girl

• Rapper black girl

What do the King Lords bring to Khalil’s funeral?

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What does Maverick say “Thug Life” refers to?

• A system designed against Mexican neighborhoods.

• A system designed against Asian neighborhoods

• A system designed against black neighborhoods

How does Starr's mom feel about the idea of DeVante moving in with them?

• She is glad that they can open their home to someone in their time of need.

• She feels like DeVante will put their family in danger because of his gang affiliation.

According to an article published in USA Today, "In discussing the riots Tuesday, Obama assailed the 'criminals and thugs who tore up the place,' and described them as a distraction from the real issues of police brutality" (Jackson).

Why was Obama criticized?

• Obama doesn't agree with the censorship of the word "thug."

• Famous figures such as Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman have spoken out against the term’s use, saying that calling someone a thug “seems like it’s the accepted way of calling somebody the N word nowadays.”

Which quote best describes a central idea in the novel?

• "Tell the cops the truth, and don't let them put words in your mouth. Tell the cops the truth, and don't let them put words in your mouth...And remember that you din't do anything wrong--the cop did" (Thomas 58).

• "I force a smile, my lips trembling, and tell them I can't hang out. They keep asking, and I keep saying no" (Thomas 50).