Dear Martin Review

How does Manny feel about SJ and Justyce's relationship?

• He does not think it is okay for Justyce to date a white girl.

• He is all for them dating and wants Justyce to stop messing with Melo.

• He thinks that it is not okay for Justyce to cheat on Melo with SJ.

• He is jealous of Justyce because he likes SJ.

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What is the outcome of the state debate tournament?

• Sara Jane (SJ) and Justyce win which causes romantic sparks to fly.

• Sara Jane (SJ) and Justyce come in second place and are disappointed.

• Justyce bails on SJ which causes her to give him the cold shoulder.

• Justyce freezes when it is his turn to deliver his rebuttal which causes them to lose.

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What happens when Justyce makes a move for SJ?

• She kisses him back, and they start dating.

• She tells him that she doesn't feel the same way about him.

• She turns away when he tries to kiss her, and Justyce is confused and distracted.

• She tells him that they cannot be together because her best friend likes him.

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What starts the fight at Blake's birthday party?

• Jared makes some rude remarks toward Manny and Justyce feels he must defend his friend's honor.

• Manny asks about how he and SJ are doing which makes Justyce go off.

• Some gang members show up and Blake and his friends decide to fight them.

• Blake makes some derogatory comments about a Black girl he wants to go out with and Justyce is offended.

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How does Justyce feel about the prep school that he attends?

• He is excited to go everyday to see SJ.

• He does not like it because it is challenging and he cannot keep up academically.

• He feels like he does not belong because his peers continue to make racist comments.

• He loves it there and feels like he can truly be himself.

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Who visits Justyce the night after the fight and what does he tell Justyce?

• SJ comes by to see if he is ok after Manny calls her and asks for her help. She encourages Justyce and tells him everything will be ok.

• Doc (his teacher) checks on him and he encourages him to accept himself in order to ignore the haters and move forward.

• Manny comes by and apologizes for what he said. He tells Justyce that he is really important to him.

• Justyce's mom comes by and yells at him because he got in a fight, and she does not want him to get kicked out of school.

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What does Manny do a few days after Justyce's fight?

• He quits basketball and beat up Jared when he sees him in the coaches office.

• He went and spoke with Blake and Jared to tell them how he really feels.

• He skipped school because he cannot face Justyce.

• He hangs out with Blake and Jared to get under Justyce's skin.

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What does Manny's father tell the boys? (Pick 2)

• "There's no predicting people's actions, but you can be prepared to face certain attitudes."

• "You need to fight for your rights and not let anyone push you around."

• "I am proud of you, Manny, for fighting Jared."

• "So it's up to you fellas to push through it. Probably best not to talk with your fists in the future."

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When Manny comes to pick up Justyce for their trip to Stone Mountain, why is Manny upset?

• Manny got a bad grade in societal evolution due to absences.

• He is still angry at Justyce for fighting Blake and Jared.

• Manny asked a girl out and he got rejected.

• Jared's father is pressing charges for Manny assaulting Jared.

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Why does the man in the car next to Justyce and Manny shoot?

• He told Manny and Justyce to turn their music down, and they refuse.

• Manny and Justyce cursed at him, and he was offended by the disrespect.

• Manny held a gun up to the window pointed at him, and he was afraid.

• He had a manic episode because he had bipolar disorder.

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