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Dear Martin Review

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

He is jealous of Justyce because he likes SJ.

2.

What is the outcome of the state debate tournament?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

3.

What happens when Justyce makes a move for SJ?

a)

She kisses him back, and they start dating.

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

4.

What starts the fight at Blake's birthday party?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

5.

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

a)

He is excited to go everyday to see SJ.

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

6.

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

a)

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.

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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.

7.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

He skipped school because he cannot face Justyce.

d)

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

8.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

9.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

Manny asked a girl out and he got rejected.

d)

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

10.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

He had a manic episode because he had bipolar disorder.

11.

Justyce is upset about Tavarrius dying so he chooses to...

a)

Punch Manny in the face

b)

Talk to SJ about it

c)

Drink from Manny's flask

d)

Take walk to cool his head

12.

Manny's dad shared a work experience that surprised both of the boys. What happened?

a)

Manny's dad had to work 4 years longer than anyone else to get a promotion.

b)

Manny's dad overhead his employee refer to him by a racial slur.

c)

Both of the above.

d)

Neither of the above.

13.

How does Manny respond when the man in Suburban calls them a racial slur?

a)

He turns down his music.

b)

Says, "F- you, man" and gives him the finger.

c)

Ignores the man like his dad told him to earlier in the day.

d)

Gets out his gun and threatens the man.

14.

How many offensive costumes were worn on Halloween night?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

15.

What was Justyce’s SAT score?

a)

1260

b)

1360

c)

1460

d)

1560

16.

Who was the artist Manny and Justyce were listening to in the Range Rover?

a)

Drake

b)

Deuce Diggs

c)

Cardi B

d)

J. Cole

17.

Where were Manny & Justyce supposed to go hiking?

a)

Mount Everest

b)

Sourland Mountain

c)

Blue Mountain

d)

Stone Mountain

18.

Justyce might be charged with a __________, a crime less serious than a felony.

a)

microaggression

b)

bigotry

c)

disparity

d)

misdemeanor

19.

A student with the best grades in the graduating class is considered the_____________.

a)

preferential treatment

b)

bigotry

c)

valedictorian

d)

candid

20.

What is the name of the police officer that placed Justycee in handcuffs?

a)

Officer Smith

b)

Officer Stevens

c)

Office Hinton

d)

Office Castillo

21.

What is the central idea of Dear Martin that is emphasized by this quote?

“I just got back to school after an impromptu trip to the hood. Putting all my cards on the table, I went home with the intention of just staying there forever” (33).

a)

Nothing will ever change if you run away from your problems.

b)

Be the voice of change

c)

Life can't always be fair

d)

Always have respect for authority

22.

What do the bruises on Justyce's wrists remind him of?

a)

the night he got in a fight with Blake

b)

The pain his ancestors went through

c)

The night he was wrongly accused of taking advantage of Melo and arrested

d)

The life he would have had if he didn't go to Bras Prep

23.

Why are the bruises symbolic? There are 2 correct answers here.

a)

they are a reminder that he is not like those around him

b)

they represent the realization that life is not easy for him because of his race

c)

they represent shattered dreams

d)

they represent his family member that was arrested and then killed

24.

"I'm not shakin' no white man's hand, Justyce. Not after what the other one did to you."

"But what does that solve, Mama? Mr. Friedman and Garrett Tison are totally different people.


What is the central idea supported by this conversation?

a)

success

b)

be kind to others and they will do the same to you

c)

gang violence

d)

Bad cycles need to be broken

25.

Why does Justyce write to Martin?

a)

to help others learn from his mistakes

b)

hoping that Martin will write back to him

c)

he doesn't have anyone else who will listen

d)

he feels lost and wants to follow in Martin's footsteps

26.

Why doesn't Justyce's mother approve of his relationship with SJ?

a)

she is a bad influence

b)

she is white

c)

she has hurt Justyce before

d)

her parents don't like him

27.

Where will Justyce go to college?

a)

Yale

b)

Harvard

c)

he won't

d)

community college

28.

What is Justyce's biggest problem with SJ?

a)

He doesn't want to lose his debate partner.

b)

He doesn't find her attractive.

c)

He is afraid his mom won't approve because she's white.

d)

She is Jewish.

29.

What is Manny's big secret?

a)

He really wants to date SJ.

b)

He's afraid to be around black girls because he doesn't know many.

c)

He doesn't want to go to the HBCU his parents went to.

d)

He doesn't like being friends with Jared because he's racist.

30.

How does Justyce feel once he is talking about the topic in front of the judges?

a)

He thinks it was a mistake.

b)

He thinks they will lose the tournament.

c)

He realizes he needed to talk about the issue in public.

d)

He knows he wants to be a lawyer.

31.
Where was Martin Luther King Jr. born?
a)
Atlanta, Georgia
b)
Corinth, Mississippi
c)
Washington, D.C.
d)
Memphis, Tennessee
32.

Why is the topic of racial disparities that Justyce and SJ chose for the debate so difficult for Justyce?

a)

Because he doesn't believe that black people are treated differently in the eyes of the law.

b)

Because he has gone through an experience where he was arrested for being black.

c)

Because he is afraid to play the race card.

d)

Because he is unsure they have a good argument.

33.

How does Justyce feel once he is talking about the topic in front of the judges?

a)

He thinks it was a mistake.

b)

He thinks they will lose the tournament.

c)

He realizes he needed to talk about the issue in public.

d)

He knows he wants to be a lawyer.

34.

What is wrong with Melo in the beginning?

a)

She has the flu

b)

She quit school

c)

She got grounded

d)

She is drunk

35.

What city does the story take place?

a)

Birmingham

b)

Statesville

c)

Albemarle

d)

Atlanta

36.

What happened to Manny's cousin?

a)

He was arrested for murder

b)

He was arrested for drugs

c)

He was shot by a cop

d)

He was drunk at a party

37.

Who did Manny's cousin murder?

a)

Officer Green

b)

The principal

c)

Manny

d)

Officer Castillo

38.

What Nevada case had Justyce been following?

a)

Birmingham bombings

b)

Braselton shooting

c)

Shemar Carson shot by cop

d)

Jarius Dray murder

39.

What did Justyce memorize in 8th grade?

a)

The Pledge of Allegiance

b)

The Declaration of Independence

c)

Eminem Songs

d)

"I have a dream" speech

40.

What does Justyce's mama tell him about fitting in?

a)

"You've gotta make a place for yourself"

b)

"I got your back"

c)

"Kick 'em while they're down"

d)

"You've got no chance"

41.

Who is Justyce's ex-girlfriend?

a)

SJ

b)

Melo

c)

Jessa

d)

PJ