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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 One, Pages 85-120, what is the temperature when Justyce leaves the birthday party and starts walking?

2. In Part One, Pages 84-120, what does a man say to Manny and Justyce as they drive around?

3. In Part One, Pages 84-120, how much longer does Manny's dad say that it took him to secure his position because he was overlooked for promotions?

4. In the first letter that Justyce writes in Part One, Pages 85-120, how long has he been studying Dr. King's sermons and books?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part Two: Pages 123-164, what does Quan say that he learned when he was in juvie the second time when he was 14?

2. In Part Two: Pages 123-164, how does Justyce get a new car?

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

4. In Part One, Pages 85-120, how does Doc find Justyce in his room, and how does he help Justyce?

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

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

7. In Part Two: Pages 123-164, what does Jared decide to do about the photo that is being circulated with Justyce in the thug costume?

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

9. In Part Two: Pages 123-164, how do people rally for Manny and Justyce?

10. In Part Two: Pages 123-164, why does Justyce decide not to work with Martel and his gang?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jared makes a comment in class that there is equality for all—women and blacks, especially. How does Jared contradict that statement? What is revealed about equality and affirmative action through Jared’s comments?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Justyce tries to help his ex-girlfriend, Melo, but is arrested. Why is Justyce arrested? What does the incident communicate about racial inequality?

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