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WorksheetsDear Martin Review
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 41mins
How does Manny feel about SJ and Justyce's relationship?
He does not think it is okay for Justyce to date a white girl.
He is all for them dating and wants Justyce to stop messing with Melo.
He thinks that it is not okay for Justyce to cheat on Melo with SJ.
He is jealous of Justyce because he likes SJ.
What is the outcome of the state debate tournament?
Sara Jane (SJ) and Justyce win which causes romantic sparks to fly.
Sara Jane (SJ) and Justyce come in second place and are disappointed.
Justyce bails on SJ which causes her to give him the cold shoulder.
Justyce freezes when it is his turn to deliver his rebuttal which causes them to lose.
What happens when Justyce makes a move for SJ?
She kisses him back, and they start dating.
She tells him that she doesn't feel the same way about him.
She turns away when he tries to kiss her, and Justyce is confused and distracted.
She tells him that they cannot be together because her best friend likes him.
What starts the fight at Blake's birthday party?
Jared makes some rude remarks toward Manny and Justyce feels he must defend his friend's honor.
Manny asks about how he and SJ are doing which makes Justyce go off.
Some gang members show up and Blake and his friends decide to fight them.
Blake makes some derogatory comments about a Black girl he wants to go out with and Justyce is offended.
How does Justyce feel about the prep school that he attends?
He is excited to go everyday to see SJ.
He does not like it because it is challenging and he cannot keep up academically.
He feels like he does not belong because his peers continue to make racist comments.
He loves it there and feels like he can truly be himself.
Who visits Justyce the night after the fight and what does he tell Justyce?
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.
Doc (his teacher) checks on him and he encourages him to accept himself in order to ignore the haters and move forward.
Manny comes by and apologizes for what he said. He tells Justyce that he is really important to him.
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.
What does Manny do a few days after Justyce's fight?
He quits basketball and beat up Jared when he sees him in the coaches office.
He went and spoke with Blake and Jared to tell them how he really feels.
He skipped school because he cannot face Justyce.
He hangs out with Blake and Jared to get under Justyce's skin.
What does Manny's father tell the boys? (Pick 2)
"There's no predicting people's actions, but you can be prepared to face certain attitudes."
"You need to fight for your rights and not let anyone push you around."
"I am proud of you, Manny, for fighting Jared."
"So it's up to you fellas to push through it. Probably best not to talk with your fists in the future."
When Manny comes to pick up Justyce for their trip to Stone Mountain, why is Manny upset?
Manny got a bad grade in societal evolution due to absences.
He is still angry at Justyce for fighting Blake and Jared.
Manny asked a girl out and he got rejected.
Jared's father is pressing charges for Manny assaulting Jared.
Why does the man in the car next to Justyce and Manny shoot?
He told Manny and Justyce to turn their music down, and they refuse.
Manny and Justyce cursed at him, and he was offended by the disrespect.
Manny held a gun up to the window pointed at him, and he was afraid.
He had a manic episode because he had bipolar disorder.
Justyce is upset about Tavarrius dying so he chooses to...
Punch Manny in the face
Talk to SJ about it
Drink from Manny's flask
Take walk to cool his head
Manny's dad shared a work experience that surprised both of the boys. What happened?
Manny's dad had to work 4 years longer than anyone else to get a promotion.
Manny's dad overhead his employee refer to him by a racial slur.
Both of the above.
Neither of the above.
How does Manny respond when the man in Suburban calls them a racial slur?
He turns down his music.
Says, "F- you, man" and gives him the finger.
Ignores the man like his dad told him to earlier in the day.
Gets out his gun and threatens the man.
How many offensive costumes were worn on Halloween night?
4
5
6
7
What was Justyce’s SAT score?
1260
1360
1460
1560
Who was the artist Manny and Justyce were listening to in the Range Rover?
Drake
Deuce Diggs
Cardi B
J. Cole
Where were Manny & Justyce supposed to go hiking?
Mount Everest
Sourland Mountain
Blue Mountain
Stone Mountain
Justyce might be charged with a __________, a crime less serious than a felony.
microaggression
bigotry
disparity
misdemeanor
A student with the best grades in the graduating class is considered the_____________.
preferential treatment
bigotry
valedictorian
candid
What is the name of the police officer that placed Justycee in handcuffs?
Officer Smith
Officer Stevens
Office Hinton
Office Castillo
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).
Nothing will ever change if you run away from your problems.
Be the voice of change
Life can't always be fair
Always have respect for authority
What do the bruises on Justyce's wrists remind him of?
the night he got in a fight with Blake
The pain his ancestors went through
The night he was wrongly accused of taking advantage of Melo and arrested
The life he would have had if he didn't go to Bras Prep
Why are the bruises symbolic? There are 2 correct answers here.
they are a reminder that he is not like those around him
they represent the realization that life is not easy for him because of his race
they represent shattered dreams
they represent his family member that was arrested and then killed
"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?
success
be kind to others and they will do the same to you
gang violence
Bad cycles need to be broken
Why does Justyce write to Martin?
to help others learn from his mistakes
hoping that Martin will write back to him
he doesn't have anyone else who will listen
he feels lost and wants to follow in Martin's footsteps
Why doesn't Justyce's mother approve of his relationship with SJ?
she is a bad influence
she is white
she has hurt Justyce before
her parents don't like him
Where will Justyce go to college?
Yale
Harvard
he won't
community college
What is Justyce's biggest problem with SJ?
He doesn't want to lose his debate partner.
He doesn't find her attractive.
He is afraid his mom won't approve because she's white.
She is Jewish.
What is Manny's big secret?
He really wants to date SJ.
He's afraid to be around black girls because he doesn't know many.
He doesn't want to go to the HBCU his parents went to.
He doesn't like being friends with Jared because he's racist.
How does Justyce feel once he is talking about the topic in front of the judges?
He thinks it was a mistake.
He thinks they will lose the tournament.
He realizes he needed to talk about the issue in public.
He knows he wants to be a lawyer.
Why is the topic of racial disparities that Justyce and SJ chose for the debate so difficult for Justyce?
Because he doesn't believe that black people are treated differently in the eyes of the law.
Because he has gone through an experience where he was arrested for being black.
Because he is afraid to play the race card.
Because he is unsure they have a good argument.
How does Justyce feel once he is talking about the topic in front of the judges?
He thinks it was a mistake.
He thinks they will lose the tournament.
He realizes he needed to talk about the issue in public.
He knows he wants to be a lawyer.
What is wrong with Melo in the beginning?
She has the flu
She quit school
She got grounded
She is drunk
What city does the story take place?
Birmingham
Statesville
Albemarle
Atlanta
What happened to Manny's cousin?
He was arrested for murder
He was arrested for drugs
He was shot by a cop
He was drunk at a party
Who did Manny's cousin murder?
Officer Green
The principal
Manny
Officer Castillo
What Nevada case had Justyce been following?
Birmingham bombings
Braselton shooting
Shemar Carson shot by cop
Jarius Dray murder
What did Justyce memorize in 8th grade?
The Pledge of Allegiance
The Declaration of Independence
Eminem Songs
"I have a dream" speech
What does Justyce's mama tell him about fitting in?
"You've gotta make a place for yourself"
"I got your back"
"Kick 'em while they're down"
"You've got no chance"
Who is Justyce's ex-girlfriend?
SJ
Melo
Jessa
PJ
