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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

He wants to understand how MLK fought peacefully against oppression.

He feels they have a great deal in common.

He studied MLK for a project in tenth grade.

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

2.

Why does Mr. Julian refuse to tell Manny the racial slur he overheard at work? (from Part One, Pages 85-120)

The reaction is more important than the original offense.

He does not want Manny to be angry.

He does not want to sidetrack the conversation.

The words would give away the speaker’s identity.

3.

At the debate, Justyce realizes the reason he needed to talk in public about the racial profiling incident. What is it? (from Part One, Pages 46-84)

He felt like a statistic.

His feelings of injustice had gone unacknowledged.

The debate is the next best thing to confronting his attacker.

The debate helps him to marshal his thoughts about the topic.

4.

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

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

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

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

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

5.

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

They are all wealthier than Justyce.

Jared and his friends are racist.

They are all interracial relationships.

Jared and his friends make Justyce feel insecure.

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