Exploring Identity and Privilege

What internal conflict does Justyce face in Chapters 4–7 of "Dear Martin"?

• Deciding whether to join a sports team

• Grappling with his identity amidst microaggressions and subtle racism

• Choosing a college to attend

• Balancing schoolwork and a part-time job

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How does Justyce's friendship with Manny Rivers highlight differing perspectives on race and privilege?

• They both have the same views on race and privilege.

• Manny's wealthier background provides a different perspective on race and privilege compared to Justyce.

• Manny and Justyce never discuss race and privilege.

• Justyce envies Manny's background and wants to be like him.

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Identify a theme present in Chapters 4–7 of "Dear Martin."

• The importance of sports

• The struggle for identity in the face of racism

• The value of education

• The power of friendship

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What motivates Justyce to continue his friendship with Manny despite their differences?

• Manny helps Justyce with his homework.

• Justyce values Manny's different perspective and their shared experiences as African American students.

• Manny is the only friend Justyce has.

• Justyce wants to be part of Manny's wealthy social circle.

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Which event in Chapters 4–7 best illustrates a microaggression that Justyce experiences?

• A teacher praises Justyce for his academic achievements.

• A classmate assumes Justyce is on a sports scholarship.

• Justyce receives a scholarship for his academic performance.

• Justyce is invited to a party by a friend.

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Summarize a key event from Chapters 4–7 of "Dear Martin."

• Justyce wins a sports competition.

• Justyce writes a letter to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. about his struggles with identity.

• Justyce decides to drop out of school.

• Justyce moves to a new city.

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How does Justyce's understanding of his identity evolve in these chapters?

• He becomes more confused about his identity.

• He begins to understand the complexities of his identity in the context of race and privilege.

• He decides to ignore issues of race and focus on his studies.

• He adopts Manny's perspective entirely.

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What is the significance of Justyce's letters to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?

• They are a way for Justyce to practice his writing skills.

• They serve as a personal outlet for Justyce to express his thoughts and struggles.

• They are part of a school assignment.

• They are meant to be published in a local newspaper.

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Compare Justyce's and Manny's perspectives on dealing with racism at school.

• Justyce is more confrontational, while Manny tends to ignore it.

• Both Justyce and Manny ignore racism at school.

• Manny is more confrontational, while Justyce tends to ignore it.

• Both Justyce and Manny are equally confrontational.

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What role does Manny's wealth play in his perspective on race and privilege?

• It makes him unaware of racial issues.

• It gives him a sense of superiority over others.

• It provides him with a different perspective on race and privilege compared to Justyce.

• It has no impact on his perspective.

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