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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is it racist that Jared uses Justyce as an example in his anti-affirmative action argument? (from Part One, Pages 46-84)

He uses personal examples in a general debate.

He assumes Justyce’s test scores are lower.

He does not take their economic disparity into account.

He uses Justyce as an example just because he is black.

2.

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 unconscious at the time.

She is beautiful.

They think she is white.

3.

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

He is politically unaware.

He does not recognize the I Have a Dream Speech.

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

He does not remember the play from eighth grade.

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 feel he belongs at Braselton.

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

He is disgusted by the wealth around him at Braselton.

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

5.

Why is Justyce’s mother unable to accept his relationship with SJ? (from Part Two, Pages 165-208)

She believes SJ will reject Justyce eventually.

She feels helpless and afraid of injustice.

She believes Justyce is too young to love deeply.

She hates white people.

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