The officer shines his light in their faces and asks Khalil for his license and registration. Khalil asks why they were pulled over,
breaking the “rules” of how to engage with law enforcement
. The increasingly terrified Starr implores Khalil to just do what he says.
Why was Khalil pulled over in the hate you give?
Starr's parents told her not to talk back to the police and to do what they want, so when Khalil “breaks a rule”—asking the officer why he was pulled over instead of taking out his license, registration, and proof of insurance—Starr begins to get
nervous
.
How many times was Khalil shot?
The officer assumes he is grabbing a gun and shoots Khalil
three times
, killing him. Starr agrees to an interview with police about the shooting after being encouraged by her Uncle Carlos, who is also a detective.
Why did Khalil actually start selling drugs?
Khalil began dealing drugs
because of his family's poverty
, which resulted from the lack of opportunities his family had and his mother's addiction to drugs. After One-Fifteen shoots Khalil, Khalil's drug dealing becomes justification for his death.
Why did Khalil enter the car?
Subsequently, the reason the officer shoots Khalil differs between the book and movie. In the book, Khalil begins to open the car door because he's worried about Starr. Khalil reaches into the
car to grab a brush and uses it before being shot in
the film.
Why does Starr call the cop 115?
Even after learning his real name is Brian Cruise, Starr thinks of the police officer who shot Khalil as One-Fifteen. By referring to him only by badge number,
Starr reduces One-Fifteen to a symbol of racism in the system of law enforcement
.
What did Ms Rosalie do for Starr's mother?
His cousin Andre was shot right in front of Starr's dad; a few months before she was born. How did Ms. Rosalie help Starr's mom, while Maverick (Starr's dad) was in jail? She watched Starr and Sekani while, Starr's
mom was in school
.
Is 7 older than Starr?
Starr's
older half-brother
, son of Maverick and Iesha. Seven is the oldest of the Carter children and fiercely protects all his siblings.
Why is the hate you give banned?
Reasons: Banned, challenged, and restricted
because it was thought to contain a political viewpoint and it was claimed to be biased against male students
, and for the novel's inclusion of rape and profanity.
Why does Starr say she's a thug too?
Starr blames herself for doubting Khalil and thinks public opinion would change if they knew why Khalil sold drugs. DeVante calls
himself a thug because he sold drugs and was actually a gang member
. He explains that the King Lords made sure his family didn't starve, and DeVante liked being taken care of.
Who calls Starr a coward for not speaking out?
Kenya
overhears this and calls Starr a coward for not speaking up more on behalf of Khalil.
How much did DeVante steal from King?
DeVante reveals that King wanted him to kill the men who shot Dalvin, which would only lead to Garden Disciples coming after him. As such, DeVante stole
$5,000
from King in order to get his mother and sister out of town.
Who shows up unwelcome to Khalil's funeral?
Who shows up, unwelcome, to Khalil's funeral? Who is
April Ofrah
? A worker for Just Us for Justice that tries to hold police accountable for their actions. What does Starr reveal about how she felt about Khalil?
Why does Starr feel like her and Chris don't belong together?
The grand jury is due to announce their decision in a few hours; feeling nervous, Starr calls Chris. The two hang out in Chris's bedroom, and Starr tells Chris that they shouldn't be together
because of the difference in their races, backgrounds, and wealth
..
Does Starr kiss Khalil in the book?
In the film Starr and Khalil kiss on the night of his death, in the book
there's sexual tension but they don't kiss
. Starr knows that Khalil is a drug dealer in both, but in the book his reasons for selling drugs and involvement with the King Lords isn't revealed to Starr (or us) until later in the narrative.
How do Starr and Khalil know each other?
They
recognize Starr from elementary school and her father
, Maverick's, store, but Starr does not remember them. Kenya goes off with her friends, leaving Starr alienated and abandoned. … Starr runs into Khalil, her childhood best friend. Khalil is handsome with dimples that keep him from looking tough.
