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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is it ironic that Tyler calls Jared’s speech on page 32 “poetic”? (from Part One, Pages 1-45)

He does not recognize the I Have a Dream Speech.

He does not remember the play from eighth grade.

He gives Jared credit for the I Have a Dream Speech.

He is politically unaware.

2.

In Chapter 1, why is Justyce surprised by Officer Castillo’s name? (from Part One, Pages 1-45)

He finds it disorienting to see his aggressor as a person with a name and identity.

Officer Castillo reacts badly to Justyce’s use of his name.

He recognizes the name from the news and discussions with Quan.

He does not expect to be misjudged by a member of a minority group.

3.

Why is Justyce afraid of his reaction to alcohol? (from Part One, Pages 85-120)

Alcohol made his father violent.

Alcohol drives him to fight with Blake and Jared at the party.

Alcohol makes him emotionally vulnerable.

Alcohol makes him angry and violent.

4.

What does Jared imply when he cites Manny’s Range Rover in the discussion about girls? (from Part One, Pages 1-45)

Manny’s car makes him more like Jared than Justyce.

Manny’s wealth trumps his blackness.

Manny’s wealth is the reason he is popular with women.

Manny’s car gives him access to women that his friends envy.

5.

Why do the statues and posters at Blake’s house anger Justyce? (from Part One, Pages 85-120)

They foreshadow Blake’s racist comments.

Blake tries to explain them away.

They openly celebrate a racist history.

He is drunk and everything angers him.

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