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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does the behavior of Jared and his friends influence Justyce’s feelings toward SJ? (from Part One, Pages 46-84)

Jared and his friends are racist.

Jared and his friends make Justyce feel insecure.

They are all wealthier than Justyce.

They are all interracial relationships.

2.

What does Justyce conclude is wrong with his Be Like Martin project? (from Part Two, Pages 165-208)

He is not fighting for systemic change.

He does not know himself yet.

He is searching for an easy solution.

He is too young.

3.

What first triggers Manny’s political awakening? (from Part One, Pages 85-120)

Jared’s comments at the music festival.

Jared’s comments in Coach’s office.

His weekend of contemplation.

Justyce’s accusation that he is a sellout.

4.

As Justyce approaches Martel’s house, the narrator writes: “He really should. Turn back, and go ‘home’ to his mahogany desk and school-issued Mac-Book” (159). What do the quotation marks around “home” say about Justyce’s frame of mind? (from Part Two, Pages 123-164)

He does not know whether home is at his mother’s house or school.

He does not feel he belongs at Braselton.

He wants to attack everything, including possessions he once treasured.

He is disgusted by the wealth around him at Braselton.

5.

Why do the police officers not punish Melo for her drunk driving? (from Part One, Pages 1-45)

Her parents get her out of it.

She is beautiful.

She is unconscious at the time.

They think she is white.

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