Long Answer Questions Chapter 20-23
What does Justyce admit SJ as to why his mother would not like her?
Chapter 20
Justyce likes SJ and he shares that his mother is not fond of him dating non-African American girls, but he doesn't care.
After the service, who tries to talk to Justyce and his mother? What is his mother's advice to him?
Reporters try to talk to Justyce asking him if he believes there will be justice and how he felt knowing he could have died as well. His mother advises his not to say another word and shares with the reporters that he has no comment
In Chapter 18, what was the ultimatum Mr. Rivers was given?
End all ties with the JAM movement or to leave
Why did the Rivers family wait 27 days after Manny's death to hold his funeral service?
Chapter 15
Because Justyce had not yet recovered.
What happened to Officer Tison's home?
Chapter 20
There was a fire
Who came looking for Justyce during graduation and how did his mother respond?
Chapter 21
The police come looking for him to question him and his mother is not fond of the situation at all. To make matters worse, Justyce agreed to speak to the officers which upset her even more.
Why did Manny's parents invite Justyce over for dinner?
Chapter 16
1. Memoralize the indictment
2.To suggest he visit Manny
3. To give him the watch(family heirloom Mr. Julians grandfather in the 1940s)
In Chapter 19, who was the "former victim of Justyce's violent past" that spoke out on the news?
Blake
What are Manny's parents celebrating when Justyce goes over for dinner?
Chapter 16
Tison's Indictment
Who is Justyce's alibi for May 20th?
Chapter 21
SJ
What was the outcome of the trial? What will take place at a later date?
Chapter 22
Tison was convicted of two misdemeanors disorderly conduct and discharge of a pistol near public highway along with aggravated assault. The jury did not reach a consensus on the murder charge, Tison will be retired on the murder count and sentenced at a later date.
What is BMC?
Chapter 17
Black Man's Curse. He proceeds to say that "Resistance is Existence...These white people don't go no respect for us...There's no escaping the Black Man's Curse."
In Chapter 16, other than the watch received by Manny's parents, what other large gift does he receive?
A new car(Honda Civic)
What is the relationship between Tomas Castillo and Garret Tison?
Chapter 17
Theywere partners.
During the trial, what does the defense attorney want the jury to believe about Manny and Justyce.
Chapter 22
The attorney wanted the jury to believe they had a violent past and affiliations with gang members.
What happened to Tison before he could be re-tried?
Chapter 23
Tison was killed, prior to his death he shared with his attorney that the guards refused to put him in isolation despite his concerns about threats.
What "evidence" did the news provide to discredit Justyce's character?
Chapter 18
1. A Picture From Halloween
2. Alluding to the fact that he is involved in the Gang Life, by bringing up Manny and Quan.
3. News Anchors trying to justify Garret Tison's actions.
Where does Justyce run into Jared again?
Chapter 23
At Manny's gravesite.
Why does Julian Rivers, Manny's dad, step down from his job?
Chapter 18
His involvement with Justice for JAM movement led to a loss of revenue
How many days were there between the mistrial and statement that there wouldn't be a second trial?
Chapter 23
2 Days
What does Justice think was the problem with his "Be Like Martin" experiment?
Chapter 23
He got so focused on "What would Martin Do" but he didn't figure out who he is and what he believes.
How is Martel not like Justyce expected?
Chapter 19
Justyce is surprised to hear him speaking about the rights of black people and he was also impressed by African art on Martel's well and he finds comfort in listening to him speak.
In Chapter 23, what changes seems to have come over Jared?
He cares deeply about racial injustice.
Who did Justyce go to Wynwood Heights?
Chapter 19
To visit Martel and explore gang involvement
What does Jared change his major to?
Chapter 23
From Business to Civil Rights Law