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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Whose belief in justice does Justyce’s name represent? (from Part One, Pages 1-45)

His mother’s.

His father’s.

Justyce’s.

His neighborhood’s.

2.

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 make Justyce feel insecure.

Jared and his friends are racist.

They are all wealthier than Justyce.

They are all interracial relationships.

3.

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.

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 is disgusted by the wealth around him at Braselton.

He does not feel he belongs at Braselton.

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

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

5.

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

Memory.

Jealousy.

Hope.

Affection.

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