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The Hate U Give

A Brutally Honest Exploration of Racial Injustice, Police Violence, and the Power of Activism

Angie Thomas

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The Hate U Give
Dual Identities & Worlds+
The Shooting of Khalil+
Media Framing & Grievability+
T.H.U.G. L.I.F.E. & Systemic Racism+
Activism & Bearing Witness+

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Question 1 of 7
What was the primary focus of the crucial 'talk' Starr's parents gave her when she was 12?
  • A. How to navigate the wealthy, predominantly white environment of her new prep school.
  • B. What to do and how to behave when stopped by the police.
  • C. The dangers of getting involved with gangs in Garden Heights.
  • D. The financial struggles of running a family-owned grocery store.
Question 2 of 7
How does Starr alter her behavior when attending Williamson, her prep school?
  • A. She constantly speaks out about the injustices happening in Garden Heights.
  • B. She pretends her family is wealthy to fit in with her classmates.
  • C. She flips a switch, avoids using slang, and holds her tongue to avoid being labeled 'ghetto.'
  • D. She isolates herself completely and refuses to make friends with white students.
Question 3 of 7
During the fatal traffic stop, what action does Khalil take that angers Officer One-Fifteen?
  • A. He refuses to hand over his papers and license.
  • B. He reaches under the seat for a weapon.
  • C. He tries to run away from the vehicle.
  • D. He talks back and suggests the officer just write him a ticket for the tail light.
Question 4 of 7
According to the analysis involving philosopher Judith Butler, why are lives like Khalil's often treated as 'ungrievable' by the media and society?
  • A. Because society and social norms fail to originally recognize and value their lives.
  • B. Because their families prefer to mourn in private rather than publicly.
  • C. Because the legal system strictly prohibits public mourning before a grand jury verdict.
  • D. Because the media lacks the resources to cover stories outside of wealthy suburbs.
Question 5 of 7
In the context of the novel, what does Tupac's acronym 'Thug Life' ultimately represent to Starr and her father?
  • A. A celebration of the violent, do-or-die gangster lifestyle.
  • B. The systemic cycle of racism, lack of opportunity, and systemic oppression that harms society.
  • C. The inevitable rise of gang violence in neighborhoods that lack police presence.
  • D. A media conspiracy to frame young Black men as criminals.
Question 6 of 7
What specifically motivates Starr to finally speak out publicly and testify before the grand jury?
  • A. She is offered a plea deal by the police to keep her father out of prison.
  • B. Her friend Kenya calls her out for not publicly defending Khalil.
  • C. She wants to become famous and secure a book deal about the incident.
  • D. Her Williamson classmates pressure her into becoming an activist.
Question 7 of 7
When Starr addresses the crowd through a bullhorn during the protests, what does she emphasize as the most important point about Khalil?
  • A. The specific details of how Officer One-Fifteen shot him.
  • B. The fact that he was forced to sell drugs to support his family.
  • C. The fact that he lived and that his life mattered.
  • D. The need to burn down the neighborhood to get the media's attention.

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The Hate U Give Summary & Overview

The Hate U Give (2017) is a critically acclaimed coming-of-age tale set against the backdrop of racism and police brutality. It follows 16-year-old Starr Carter as she navigates two contrasting worlds: the poor Black neighborhood where she lives and the white prep school where she studies. Starr's attempt to strike a balance between these two worlds is shattered when she witnesses the shooting of her childhood friend, Khalil, by a police officer.

Who Should Listen to The Hate U Give?

  • Social justice advocates and activists
  • Young adults exploring identity and inequality
  • Anyone interested in compelling contemporary fiction

About the Author: Angie Thomas

Angie Thomas was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. She studied creative writing at Belhaven University and was the first winner of the Walter Dean Myers Grant 2015 – an award issued by We Need Diverse Books. The Hate U Give is her first novel.

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