YR 11 ENG - THUG RECAP!

Question 1

In the real world, would you have testified? Yes/No - and why?

Accepted Answer

No because I would want to protect me & my family., Yes, because it might help bring justice for Khalil., No, because I might get backlash at school., Yes, because racism needs 2 be addressed even if it means risking my safety

Question 2

What does THUGLIFE mean?

Accepted Answer

Young people's lives are messed up by hate

Question 3

What is Starr's father's name and why did he go to prison?

Accepted Answer

Mav - taking the fall for another gang member for something he didn't do

Question 4

How are Kenya and Starr linked?

Accepted Answer

Kenya and Starr share a brother, Seven, from an affair

Question 5

What does Starr name the two versions of herself?

Accepted Answer

Ghetto Star/ Williamson Starr

Question 6

The Hate U Give is about

Accepted Answer

Your Freedom, Fighting for your rights, Racial oppression

Question 7

Why won't Starr let Chris meet her family?

Accepted Answer

Because he is posh, Because she is embarrassed about where she lives, Because he is white and her family won't like him

Question 8

How do you feel about attacking your essay? Are you going to smash it? Do you feel ready?

Accepted Answer

Yes, No

Question 9

What is the famous quote that Starr chants out for everyone to follow her?

Accepted Answer

"Khalil Lived"

Question 10

Starr's father teaches her the meaning of T.H.U.G.L.I.F.E.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

The KingLords threaten Starr -why?

Accepted Answer

She wants to speak out about Khalil

Question 12

Why does Starr not tell her friends at Williamson that she was at Khalil's death?

Accepted Answer

She didn't want them to know because they would judge her

Question 13

What does Khalil do that gets him shot?

Accepted Answer

Leans into the car for his hairbrush

Question 14

What does Starr already know to do in this situation because of her father's lessons?

Accepted Answer

Keep your hands on the dashboard and follow orders

Question 15

Below is an ESTABLISHING shot of GARDEN HEIGHTS - Why is it used in the film?

Accepted Answer

To establish the scene/setting and provide context for the films viewers, To show us the type of neighbourhood and provide the setting for the film.

Question 16

Kenya is Starr's blood sister

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

What reason does Starr give for her upbringing to be slightly different to the average?

Accepted Answer

She was raised to be careful of the police and raised knowing her rights.

Question 18

Why do you think it ended with Sekhani holding the gun?

Accepted Answer

To demonstrate THUGLIFE - he acts on what he experiences

Question 19

Why does Starr feel like she has to have two versions of herself?

Accepted Answer

She hides true identity to avoid negative stereotypes

Question 20

In story terms - Big Mav is also known as the 'PROTAGONIST' of the text.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 21

Hailey didn't accept Starr's culture in their friendship

Accepted Answer

True

Question 22

Kenya agrees with Starr's first decision not to testify

Accepted Answer

False

Question 23

Tupacs music was used throughout the film to show Starr's roots and how she grew up.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 24

Why do the protests happen?

Accepted Answer

Because Khalil died and it set off a chain reaction within the community, Because African Americans are regularly shot by police

Question 25

Where is the film set?

Accepted Answer

In Garden Heights - a fictional neighbourhood

Question 26

THUGLIFE was a social idea introduced by which African American rapper?

Accepted Answer

Tupac Shakur

Question 27

In this 2 shot - what other technique/feature is used to enhance the story-telling?

Accepted Answer

Costume: Shows how they dress and what neighbourhood they might come from., Lighting: Used to enhance the mood/tone. Red means it might be dangerous.

Question 28

Which theme below is NOT explored in THUG?

Accepted Answer

Totalitarianism

Question 29

What was the motivation behind Khalil choosing to sell drugs for the King Lords?

Accepted Answer

To support his family

YR 11 ENG - THUG RECAP!

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YR 11 ENG - THUG RECAP!

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