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Who is Justyce's best friend?
Manny
What happened when Justyce tried to help a drunk Melo?
He got forcefully arrested.
What type of student is Justyce?
Any of these: motivated, smart, driven, determined, respectful
She cheated on Justyce and didn't say anything when he got arrested.
Who is Justyce writing to?
MLK Jr
Who is Justyce's ex-girlfriend, whom he gets back together with?
Melo
Whose cousin was arrested for supposedly killing Officer Castillo?
Manny's.
What part of his body is sore after his unfair arrest?
His wrists
Why does Justyce tolerate Jared?
Because he is Manny's friend.
Why did he choose to write to MLK Jr?
Because he did a report on him in 10th grade.
Who is "Doc"?
Justyce's debate teacher
What happened after debate class?
Justyce overhears Jared nastily telling his friends about the debate.
Why is Justyce surprised to be arrested?
Because he considers himself to be a "good" Black guy. He never gets into trouble and has amazing grades.
Who did Jared have a crush on in 8th grade?
SJ
Who are "those other Black guys" that Justyce refers to?
Black men who live in the "hood" and get into trouble, in Justyce's eyes.
Who believes there is no longer any racial or gender inequality in America?
Jared
Where does Justyce go after school is over?
To his mother's house in "the hood."
When Justyce visits his mom, what is he struggling with?
He doesn't know where to "fit" in.
Name Manny's other three friends. Not including Jared.
Blake, Tyler, and Kyle.
What does Justyce's mother say when he tells her he doesn't feel like he "fits" in?
That maybe he isn't supposed to "fit" in and rarely do the people who make history "fit" in.
What is SJ's full name and who is she to Justyce?
Sarah-Jane. She is his friend and debate partner.
Why does Justyce not truly participate in the debate?
Because he is still recovering from his unfair arrest.
What doesn't Justyce understand about Manny?
Why Manny hands out with disrespectful/racist friends.
Who did Justyce hang out with as a child but doesn't anymore?
Quan, Manny's cousin.
What three issues are mentioned by Justyce in the second letter?
His arrest, Castillo's murder, and the Carson case.