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WorksheetsDear Martin Chapter 1-8 Quiz
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 28mins
What position did Melo’s dad play in the NFL?
linebacker
tight end
quarterback
wide receiver
What does "SJ" stand for?
Sandy-Jane
Sarah-Jane
Susan-Jane
Sally-Jane
What is Doc's real name?
Jarius Dray
Lebron James
Dwight Gooden
Deuce Diggs
What is the name of the book?
Dear Martin Luther King
Dear Martin
The Hate u Give
Where does the story take place?
Raleigh
Atlanta
New York
Charlotte
What rank does Jared say he is in the class?
One
Five
Thirteen
Two
Does Jared get rejected from Yale?
Yes
No
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
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 the name of the main character in Dear Martin?
Manny Rivers
Justyce McAllister
Melo Taylor
Officer Castillo
Who is Justyce's best friend?
Jared
S.J.
Melo
Manny
This character came from the 'hood' to go to the Academy.
Blake
Manny
Trey
Justyce
Which comment shows Jared's opinion about racial equity?
"Your skin color doesn't matter."
"It's because I'm so rich and popular."
"I know for a fact it's because he's black and I'm white."
"Well, she is a single mom."
Which comment shows Jared's opinion about racial equity?
"Your skin color doesn't matter."
"It's because I'm so rich and popular."
"I know for a fact it's because he's black and I'm white."
"Well, she is a single mom."
Which comment shows Jared's opinion about racial equity?
"Your skin color doesn't matter."
"It's because I'm so rich and popular."
"I know for a fact it's because he's black and I'm white."
"Well, she is a single mom."
Who did Manny's cousin shoot and kill?
Trey
Melo
Jared
Officer Castillo
Who wouldn't like Justyce dating SJ?
Justyce's mom
Manny's parents
Officer Castillo
Doc
What name did Jared call his costumed friends?
White Boys Club
The Brothers
Equality Brigade
Castillo's Crew
For the Halloween party, Blake dressed up as a
Klu Klux Klansman
Redneck
Token Black Guy
Surfer Dude
Who does Justyce write to in his journal?
Officer Castillo
his mom
Martin Luther King, Jr
Manny
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.
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.
What college is Manny going to next year?
Harvard
Princeton
Yale
Morehouse
Tick all the apply to describe Justyce McAllister.
He is 17
Goes to school in Atlanta, Georgia.
Attends a public school
Gets low marks
Wants to go to an Ivy League university
What does Justyce want to study in university?
Law
Education
Environmental Studies
Medicine
What event happened in the early hours of the morning?
He went to a party and got drunk
He committed a crime and was running from the police
He tried to help a friend and was detained my police
He drove drunk and crashed the car.
Where did Justyce grow up?
In a dangerous neighborhood
In a wealthy neighborhood
In a rural area
On the outskirts of a city
How has the incident changed the way Justyce thinks and acts?
He is angry and wants to protest
He doesn't care, in the end he wasn't arrested
He wants to know more about what is going on in the world
He wants to hide out so something like that never happens again.
What does Jared want to discuss in class?
How Justyce beats him in everything
The SATs
Affirmative Action
How Doc always sides with SJ
Someone who is so stubborn and intolerant of others beliefs, opinions, etc. displays.....
valedictorian
contentious
candid
bigotry
This character is Justyce's debate partner and is passionate about fighting for equal rights for everyone.
Jared
SJ
Manny
Quon
This character is Justyce's best friend, and is one of the only other black kids at school. He hangs out with some racist-acting people because he wants to fit in.
Manny
Jared
SJ
Kyle
This character is on Justyce's debate team, but often argues that racism isn't an issue anymore and black people are overreacting.
Manny
Tim
Jared
Blake
This character leads Justyce's debate team. He's a mentor to Justyce and tries to look out for him.
Manny
Doc
Jared
Castillo
This character leads Justyce's debate team. He's a mentor to Justyce and tries to look out for him.
Manny
Doc
Jared
Castillo
This is the cop who arrested Justyce and was then shot the next week by Manny's cousin.
Tomas Castillo
Shemar Carson
This character shot Castillo, the cop who recently arrested Justyce.
Shemar Carsen
Quan Banks
This character was killed months ago, shot by a cop in Nevada. Justyce followed his case and was upset when the cop wasn't put on trial for it.
Shemar Carson
Quan Banks
This character was Justyce's ex who got drunk and fought with Justyce. They recently got back together.
SJ
Mandy
Melo
Sarah
This character was Justyce's ex who got drunk and fought with Justyce. They recently got back together.
SJ
Mandy
Melo
Sarah
What is Jared’s group Halloween costume idea?
The Jackson 5
Topics from their Societal Evolution class
The Scooby-Doo Gang
Stereotypes
Whose costume goes too far?
Justyce’s
Manny’s
Blake’s
Blake’s
At the Halloween party, what happens?
Blake is punched
Justyce, Manny, and the others get into a brawl with other party goers
The boys all drink too much
People don’t realize Justyce and the others are in costume
What great news does Justyce receive?
His mom is moving closer to his school
He was accepted into Yale
Melo wants to try their relationship again
Manny’s parents invite Justyce to move in
