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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the central idea of Dear Martin that is emphasized by this quote?
“I just got back to school after an impromptu trip to the hood. Putting all my cards on the table, I went home with the intention of just staying there forever” (33).
Nothing will ever change if you run away from your problems.
Be the voice of change
Life can't always be fair
Always have respect for authority
- 2. Multiple Choice
What do the bruises on Justyce's wrists remind him of?
the night he got in a fight with Blake
The pain his ancestors went through
The night he was wrongly accused of taking advantage of Melo and arrested
The life he would have had if he didn't go to Bras Prep
- 3. Multiple Choice
Why are the bruises symbolic? There are 2 correct answers here.
they are a reminder that he is not like those around him
they represent the realization that life is not easy for him because of his race
they represent shattered dreams
they represent his family member that was arrested and then killed
- 4. Multiple Choice
"I'm not shakin' no white man's hand, Justyce. Not after what the other one did to you."
"But what does that solve, Mama? Mr. Friedman and Garrett Tison are totally different people.
What is the central idea supported by this conversation?
success
be kind to others and they will do the same to you
gang violence
Bad cycles need to be broken
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why does Justyce write to Martin?
to help others learn from his mistakes
hoping that Martin will write back to him
he doesn't have anyone else who will listen
he feels lost and wants to follow in Martin's footsteps
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why doesn't Justyce's mother approve of his relationship with SJ?
she is a bad influence
she is white
she has hurt Justyce before
her parents don't like him
- 7. Multiple Choice
Where will Justyce go to college?
Yale
Harvard
he won't
community college
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why did Justyce's best friend die?
he got into a fight
he was disrespectful to a police officer
he reached for a gun
he was listening to loud music
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the new question that Justyce wants to ask of Martin?
How would Martin change?
Where would Martin go?
Who would Martin be?
When would Martin give up?
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