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YA Novels Exploring Social Justice Themes

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of Young Adult (YA) novels that explore social justice themes.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which YA novel by Angie Thomas explores the issue of police brutality and racial injustice?

  1. The Hate U Give

  2. On the Come Up

  3. Concrete Rose

  4. Find Your Voice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hate U Give is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of Starr Carter, a young black girl who witnesses the fatal shooting of her unarmed friend by a white police officer.

In Jason Reynolds' novel "Long Way Down", what is the main character's name?

  1. Will

  2. Shawn

  3. Dante

  4. Luis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Will is a young black boy who is struggling to cope with the death of his brother, Shawn, who was killed by gun violence.

Which YA novel by Nicola Yoon explores the issue of immigration and the challenges faced by undocumented immigrants?

  1. Everything, Everything

  2. The Sun Is Also a Star

  3. Instructions for Dancing

  4. The Opposite of Always


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sun Is Also a Star is a beautiful and heartbreaking story about Natasha, a Jamaican immigrant who is facing deportation, and Daniel, a Korean-American boy who falls in love with her.

In Adam Silvera's novel "More Happy Than Not", what is the main character's name?

  1. Aaron

  2. Thomas

  3. Mateo

  4. Cameron


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aaron is a young gay boy who is struggling with his sexuality and his relationship with his family.

Which YA novel by Ibi Zoboi explores the issue of colorism and the challenges faced by dark-skinned black girls?

  1. American Street

  2. Pride

  3. Punching the Air

  4. Black Girl Unlimited


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

American Street is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of Fabiola Toussaint, a dark-skinned Haitian-American girl who is struggling to find her place in the world.

In Elizabeth Acevedo's novel "The Poet X", what is the main character's name?

  1. Xiomara

  2. Celia

  3. Rocío

  4. Minerva


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Xiomara is a young Latina girl who is struggling with her identity, her family, and her dreams of becoming a poet.

Which YA novel by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely explores the issue of mass incarceration and the school-to-prison pipeline?

  1. All American Boys

  2. Ghost

  3. Miles Morales: Spider-Man

  4. Sunny


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

All American Boys is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of Rashad, a black boy who is wrongly accused of stealing by a white police officer.

In Marie Lu's novel "Warcross", what is the name of the virtual reality game that the main character becomes obsessed with?

  1. Warcross

  2. NeuroLink

  3. The Black City

  4. The Neon District


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Warcross is a virtual reality game that allows players to experience life in a futuristic city called New York 2142.

Which YA novel by Nicola Yoon explores the issue of mental illness and the challenges faced by people with bipolar disorder?

  1. Everything, Everything

  2. The Sun Is Also a Star

  3. Instructions for Dancing

  4. The Opposite of Always


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Instructions for Dancing is a beautiful and heartbreaking story about Evie, a young girl who is struggling with bipolar disorder.

In Adam Silvera's novel "They Both Die at the End", what is the name of the app that the main characters use to find out when they are going to die?

  1. The Last Message

  2. The Final Countdown

  3. The Death App

  4. The End is Near


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Last Message is an app that allows users to find out when they are going to die.

Which YA novel by Ibi Zoboi explores the issue of police brutality and the challenges faced by black boys in America?

  1. American Street

  2. Pride

  3. Punching the Air

  4. Black Girl Unlimited


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Punching the Air is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of Amal, a black boy who is wrongly convicted of a crime and sent to prison.

In Elizabeth Acevedo's novel "With the Fire on High", what is the name of the main character who is a talented chef?

  1. Emoni

  2. Celia

  3. Rocío

  4. Minerva


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Emoni is a young Latina girl who is struggling to raise her daughter while pursuing her dream of becoming a chef.

Which YA novel by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely explores the issue of gun violence and the challenges faced by young people in urban communities?

  1. All American Boys

  2. Ghost

  3. Miles Morales: Spider-Man

  4. Sunny


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ghost is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of Castle Crenshaw, a young boy who is struggling to survive in a dangerous and violent neighborhood.

In Marie Lu's novel "Legend", what is the name of the dystopian city where the story takes place?

  1. Legend

  2. Republic City

  3. The Black City

  4. The Neon District


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Republic City is a dystopian city where the government controls everything.

Which YA novel by Nicola Yoon explores the issue of racism and the challenges faced by interracial couples?

  1. Everything, Everything

  2. The Sun Is Also a Star

  3. Instructions for Dancing

  4. The Opposite of Always


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Opposite of Always is a beautiful and heartbreaking story about Jack and Kate, an interracial couple who are struggling to overcome the prejudices of their families and society.

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