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Dear Martin Ch 1-3

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Officer Stevens

b)

Office Hinton

c)

Office Castillo

2.

Where does the story take place?

a)

North Brunswick

b)

Atlanta

c)

New York

3.

According to the police officer, at which age are you considered at an adult?

a)

16

b)

17

c)

18

4.

Who does Justyce reach out to after the incident?

a)

His mom

b)

His friend

c)

Dr. King

d)

no one

5.

What was Jared determined to prove?

a)

There is racial equality in the United States

b)

There is injustice in the United States

c)

There were several races in the United States

6.

What is the name of the protagonist (main character) in Dear Martin?

a)

Manny Rivers

b)

Justyce McAllister

c)

Officer Castillo

7.

Who is Justyce's best friend?

a)

Jared

b)

S.J.

c)

Manny

8.

Who was Justyce trying to help when Officer Castillo arrested him?

a)

Melo

b)

S.J.

c)

Manny

9.

Who does Justyce try to prevent from driving under the influence?

a)

Manny

b)

Castillo

c)

Melo

10.

What happens when Justyce tries to help someone in chapter 1?

a)

The driver refuses his help and drives off

b)

An officer misunderstands Justyce's intentions and violently arrests him

c)

an officer stops and tries to diffuse the situation

11.

Why was Manny's cousin Quan arrested?

a)

He killed a police officer

b)

he was stealing

c)

he was with a friend who committed a crime

12.

Manny's parents are wealthy (rich).

a)

True

b)

False

13.

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

a)

The pain his ancestors went through

b)

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

c)

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

14.

What are the main characteristics of the protagonist, Justyce, in Dear Martin?

a)

High-achieving student, member of the debate team, scholarship recipient

b)

Athletic, member of the chess club, recipient of a music scholarship

c)

Introverted, struggling student, not involved in any extracurricular activities

15.

Describe the relationship between Justyce and his best friend, Manny.

a)

Justyce and Manny have a distant friendship, and Manny often ignores Justyce's problems.

b)

Justyce and Manny have a competitive friendship, and Manny often tries to sabotage Justyce's plans.

c)

Justyce and Manny have a strained friendship, and Manny often betrays Justyce's trust.

d)

Justyce and Manny have a close friendship, and Manny often helps Justyce navigate through difficult situations.

16.

In what ways does SJ challenge societal norms and expectations?

a)

By speaking out against racism and discrimination

b)

By conforming to stereotypes and expectations placed on her

c)

By staying silent and not speaking out

17.

What historical and cultural context is important to fully grasp the events in Dear Martin?

a)

European history and cultural traditions

b)

Racial discrimination and social injustice in the United States

c)

Ancient civilizations and their impact on modern society

18.

Why doesn’t Manny like Justyce's ex-girlfriend, Melo?

a)

Justyce was interested in someone else but was settling for Melo

b)

Melo didn’t think Justyce was “rich enough”

c)

Melo had cheated while dating Justyce

19.

Who is Jared?

a)

A member of the debate club

b)

Manny’s good friend

c)

SJ’s best friend

20.

This character is mentioned in the letter to Martin; he was killed by the police in Nevada

a)

Melo Taylor

b)

Shemar Carson

c)

Justyce McAllister