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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 84-120, what does a man say to Manny and Justyce as they drive around?

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. In Part One, Pages 84-120, who is pressing charges against Manny?

4. In Part Two: Pages 123-164, who did the object belong to that the Riverses give Justyce?

5. In Part Two: Pages 123-164, where was Justyce shot?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part Two: Pages 123-164, what do Manny's parents give Justyce?

2. In Part One, Pages 85-120, why does Manny quite the basketball team?

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

4. Why is Manny upset in Part One, Pages 85-120, and how does that change his plans?

5. 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?

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

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

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

9. In Part Two: Pages 123-164, why does Jared smile when he sees that SJ is wearing green nail polish?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Justyce has always thought that if he worked hard, he could overcome racial inequality. What happens to make Justyce wonder if he can overcome racial inequality? What do his role models of Doc and Mr. Rivers reveal about working hard and racial inequality? Why does Justyce realize that he will always face inequality because of the color of his skin?

Essay Topic 2

Justyce wants to be like Dr. King and use non-violent solutions to problems. Why and how does Justyce struggle to do what is right? What does his struggle reveal about violence and peaceful solutions?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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