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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is Manny worried about going to a historical black college? (from Part One, Pages 46-84)

He is worried about disappointing his alumni parents.

He is afraid of black people.

He is only used to interacting with white peers.

He does not like the cousins that attend the school.

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.

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

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

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

3.

SJ and Justyce both realize the importance of their relationship following his injury. Why? (from Part Two, Pages 165-208)

Life is fragile.

They both miss Manny.

Racial differences are unimportant.

They need to comfort each other.

4.

What does SJ’s green nail polish represent? (from Part Two, Pages 123-164)

Memory.

Affection.

Jealousy.

Hope.

5.

Why does Justyce write to Martin Luther King, Jr.? (from Part One, Pages 46-84)

He feels they have a great deal in common.

He wants to understand how MLK fought peacefully against oppression.

He has no one else to talk to about his problems.

He studied MLK for a project in tenth grade.

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