Dear Martin Ch. 3-5

Why does Justyce visit SJ’s house in Chapter 3?

• He wants to ask her out

• They are working on a class project together

• He needs help with his college applications

• He wants to talk about Manny

What does Justyce notice about the way SJ’s family treats him?

• They are rude and condescending

• They treat him with kindness and respect

• They ignore him completely

• They assume he is a troublemaker

What is the main idea of Justyce’s letter to Dr. King in Chapter 4?

• He feels like he’s being treated fairly for once

• He is frustrated with how he is treated despite doing everything right

• He is thinking of transferring schools

• He is happy with how things are going in his life

Which event in these chapters highlights Justyce’s internal conflict?

• Visiting SJ’s house

• Listening to Jared’s comments in class

• Trying to help a woman in need

• Getting a bad grade on a test

What literary device is used in the "Dear Martin" letters?

• Flashback

• Second-person narration

• Epistolary format

• Stream of consciousness

How does the class discussion about affirmative action affect Justyce?

• He is excited by the opportunity

• He feels misunderstood and targeted

• He is bored and uninterested

• He is encouraged to apply to more colleges

What is Manny’s reaction to the class discussion about race?

• He agrees with Jared’s perspective

• He doesn’t say much and avoids the conflict

• He actively defends Justyce

• He starts arguing with the teacher

What does Justyce begin to realize about his place at Braselton Prep?

• He finally feels like he belongs

• He sees himself as no different from his classmates

• He questions whether he is truly accepted

• He plans to drop out soon

Which theme is most prominent in Chapters 3–5?

• Love and relationships

• Conflict and war

• Racial identity and injustice

• Adventure and exploration

How does Nic Stone use contrast between characters to emphasize social issues?

• A. She contrasts SJ and Justyce to show how different their values are

• B. She uses Jared and Justyce to explore privilege vs. struggle

• C. She contrasts Manny and Jared’s friendship with that of Justyce and Melo

• D. She uses humor to lighten serious moments