Exploring Dear Justyce: Chapters 1-7

What is the main conflict introduced in Chapter 1?

• A romantic subplot between two secondary characters.

• The protagonist's struggle against an external threat.

• The protagonist's quest for personal identity.

• The protagonist's internal struggle with self-doubt.

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How does the protagonist, Justyce, feel about his experiences in the first few chapters?

• Justyce feels relieved and optimistic about his experiences.

• Justyce feels indifferent and unaffected by his experiences.

• Justyce feels frustrated, confused, and angry about his experiences.

• Justyce feels happy and content with his experiences.

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Identify a key theme presented in Chapters 1-7.

• The importance of friendship

• The role of fate in human lives

• The impact of technology on society

• Struggle for identity and self-discovery

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What significant event occurs in Chapter 3 that impacts Justyce's life?

• Justyce moves to a new city.

• Justyce graduates from high school.

• Justyce witnesses the police shooting of his friend.

• Justyce wins a scholarship.

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Describe the relationship between Justyce and his mother as depicted in these chapters.

• Justyce's mother is overly strict and unloving towards him.

• Justyce and his mother have a purely transactional relationship with no emotional connection.

• Justyce and his mother share a loving yet complicated relationship marked by concern and occasional conflict.

• Justyce and his mother have a distant and indifferent relationship.

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What role does the character of Manny play in Justyce's story?

• Manny is a minor character with no impact on Justyce's journey.

• Manny is Justyce's rival, challenging his beliefs about justice.

• Manny serves as a mentor, teaching Justyce about academic success.

• Manny plays a crucial role as Justyce's friend, influencing his understanding of race and identity.

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How does the author use flashbacks in Chapters 1-7?

• The author uses flashbacks to introduce new characters abruptly.

• The author uses flashbacks to describe the setting in detail.

• The author uses flashbacks to reveal characters' backgrounds and motivations.

• The author uses flashbacks to create suspense in the plot.

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What are some of the challenges Justyce faces in his community?

• Access to quality education

• Racial discrimination, socioeconomic inequality, lack of support from authority figures.

• High employment rates

• Strong community support programs

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Discuss the significance of the title 'Dear Justyce' in relation to the events of these chapters.

• The title 'Dear Justyce' represents a personal plea for understanding and connection amidst struggles with systemic injustice.

• The title 'Dear Justyce' is a reference to a historical event unrelated to the story.

• The title signifies a celebration of success and achievement in the protagonist's life.

• The title 'Dear Justyce' refers to a fictional character in a romance novel.

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How do the events in Chapters 1-7 set the stage for the rest of the book?

• The events in Chapters 1-7 focus solely on minor characters.

• Chapters 1-7 provide a detailed history of the setting without any conflict.

• The chapters introduce a resolution that concludes the main plot.

• The events in Chapters 1-7 establish character motivations, introduce the main conflict, and set the tone, laying the groundwork for the rest of the book.

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