Exploring Justyce's Journey and Challenges

Who is the main character in "Dear Martin"?

• Officer Castillo

• Justyce McAllister

• Melo Taylor

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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What prompts Justyce to start writing letters to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?

• A school assignment

• An incident of racial profiling

• A conversation with a friend

• A history class discussion

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Where does Justyce attend school?

• Braselton Preparatory Academy

• Lincoln High School

• Washington Academy

• Jefferson High School

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What is the racial background of Justyce McAllister?

• Hispanic

• Asian

• Black

• White

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Why is Justyce helping Melo Taylor at the beginning of the story?

• She is his current girlfriend

• She is his ex-girlfriend and is intoxicated

• She is his sister

• She is his classmate

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What theme is primarily explored through Justyce's experience with Officer Castillo?

• Friendship

• Racism

• Love

• Adventure

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How does Justyce's experience with racial profiling affect his view of society?

• It makes him indifferent

• It prompts him to seek guidance

• It makes him more optimistic

• It has no effect on him

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What is the significance of Justyce writing to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?

• It is a school project

• It helps him process his thoughts and feelings

• It is a way to communicate with his friends

• It is a form of protest

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Analyze why Justyce might feel out of place at Braselton Preparatory Academy.

• He is not interested in academics

• He is one of the few Black students

• He dislikes the teachers

• He has no friends

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Compare Justyce's experience with racial profiling to Melo's experience in the same situation.

• Both are treated equally

• Justyce faces more scrutiny due to his race

• Melo is more affected by the incident

• Neither is affected by the incident

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