Dear martin quiz chapters 5-9
SJ points out that affirmative action helps level the playing field for someone not of the majority, born with less money resources and opportunity than someone like Jared.
sj doesn't agree with jared. what's her argument?
He is afraid going to an all black person school and to have a relationship with a African American girl.
what does manny say he's afraid of? what is his explanation?
justyce got exepted into yale college. justyce tells sj first
what exiting news does justyce recieve?
Jared wants to discuss how affirmative action discriminates against members of the majority. Jared thinks its not fair because Justyce got into Yale early and Jared didn't.
what is it jared wants to discuss in class? what is his viewpoint?
Manny says to Justyce that he should go out with SJ.
what is manny's advice to justyce regarding sj?
They are setting out to show that racial profiling is responsible disparities in the criminal justice system.
what topic have sj and justyce been preparing?
justyce and sj won first place
what were the results of the big event?
Trey and his crew tell him that no matter what, white people will never see him as their equal.
when justyce tells his mother his good news, what ruins his mood afterward?
Trey is in the black jihad gang and he was from Justyce's neighborhood and they didn't like it that they were dessed up as stereotypes. He is upset because all the costumes are racist.
who is trey? how does he and his friends react to the halloween costumes?
His friends dressed up in racist costumes. Justyce felt that it wasn't a good idea.
why was justyce conflicted about leaving the party with manny and the others?
Justyce is scared because his mom won't let him date a white girl and Justyce likes SJ more than a friend.
describe how justyce's feelings for SJ are evolving. what worries him?
KKK member. he is wearing a suit and has a spot on his chin.
describe jared's equality brigade halloween costume
Justyce tries to kiss SJ, but she avoids is attempt and then distances herself from him.
describe sj's behavior towards justyce
melo is jealous
how does melo react to seeing justyce and sj interact in the hallway?
Melo and SJ seem interested in him and he doesn't know what to do.
in the postscript at the bottom of justyce's letter, what's his dilemma?
Upcoming state debate tournament. He was thinking about SJ.
what big event is happening this morning? what is stopping justyce from focusing on it?
