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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part Two, Pages 123-164, what does SJ wear to Manny's funeral?

2. In Part One, Pages 84-120, how long does Justyce say that he has spent hanging out in the basement at the Riverses's house?

3. Who arranges for bodyguards to follow Justyce and his mother when reporters harass them in Part Two: Pages 123-164?

4. In Part Two: Pages 123-164, what bus does Justyce take back to his old neighborhood?

5. In Part One, Pages 84-120, who does Manny's dad say used a racial slur to refer to him?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part One, Pages, 85-120, what does Manny's dad talk about with Manny and Justyce?

2. In Part Two: Pages 123-164, how long do Manny's parents wait to have his funeral?

3. In Part Two: Pages 123-164, why does Mr. Rivers lose his job?

4. In Part One, Pages 85-120, what did Manny say to get Doc to go see Justyce on Saturday morning?

5. In Part Two: Pages 123-164, what photo of Justyce is shown on the news, and how is it interpreted?

6. In Part One, Pages 85-120, what happens at Blake's party and why?

7. In Part One, Pages 85-120, what does Manny say about what he did Saturday night?

8. In Part One, Pages 85-120, why does Justyce go to Doc's office what does Justyce find when he goes there Friday after school?

9. In Part Two: Pages 123-164, why does Quan Banks want to see Justyce?

10. In Part One, Pages 85-120, what does Doc say about his school days?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Justyce compares his encounter with the police to the shooting of Tavarrius Jenkins. What is similar and dissimilar about the events? How does the situation begin a political awakening in Justyce?

Essay Topic 2

Justyce is afraid to follow through on his feeling for SJ. Why is Justyce reluctant to follow through on his feelings for SJ? What do his reasons for not pursuing the relationship reveal about prejudice and interracial relationships?

Essay Topic 3

Justyce and Manny realize that there is something wrong with a society that discriminates against young black men. How do Justyce and Manny come to realize that there is something wrong with society? What do they realize is their responsibility?

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