Chapter 6
What was Martel's business
Selling guns/weapons.
Who becomes increasingly important in Quan's life during this chapter?
Martel
Unfair treatment or lack of fairness?
injustice
What majore event changed the course of Quan's life?
His fathers arrest
How did Quan help Martel's business?
He ran deliveries, and counted money.
Why does Quan admire Martel?
Because he appears successful, respected, and in control.
the ability to understand and share another person's feelings?
Empathy
How does ms.mays help Quan believe he can shape a positive future for himself?
She believes in him
Which other character's difficult home life helps Quan realize he is not alone in his struggles?
Trey
What happens when Quan goes to make a quick drop for Martel?
The cops arrive and now he cant leave Martel's house/party.
accepting responsibility for ones actions?
accountability
What obstacle makes it hard for Quan to get the future he wants?
Poverty, family, environment
What important news did Mama disclose to Quan in this chapter?
that Dwight is dead.
What happens when Quan freezes as he hears guns fired?
Someone bumps into him while he also has a gun in his hand and doesnt know if he shot the cop.
a person or group that has been pushed to the edges of society and given less power or opportunity
marginalized
What is the difference between the path offered to Quan by Ms. mays and by Martel.
One is negative and one is positive.
How does the chapter title Disclose connect to the events of this chapter?
hidden truths and difficult realities about his family and friends are being revealed.
Why is the chapter titled Disaster?
Because a cop is shot and he gets taken on a cop chase and he is moving to more dangerous choices that will have serious consequences.
In dear justyce, people often make assumptions about quan before getting to know him. What vocab word describes an oversimplified beliefabout a group of people?
stereotype
How can the label Delinquent Jr. affect Quan?
It can influence how others view him and how he views himself