Dear Martin: Racism and Identity Quiz
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What caused the protagonist's confidence to waver?

  • Encountering Trey and the Black Jihad group (correct)
  • The discussion on affirmative action in class
  • Telling Mama about the Yale news
  • Jared's test score

    • Why did the protagonist decide to share the Yale news with Mama in person?

  • To confront Mama about her previous doubts
  • To celebrate the acceptance news in person (correct)
  • To seek advice on handling racial discrimination at Yale
  • To discuss the affirmative action debate

    • What statement by Trey indicates his negative attitude towards the protagonist's success?

  • "We’ll see you soon."
  • "You’ll be back, smart guy."
  • "Once you see them white folks don’t want yo black ass at they table."
  • "They not down with you bein’ their equal, dawg." (correct)

    • What detail indicates Trey's lack of education or school attendance?

    <p>His use of profanity and slang language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Jared impact the protagonist's confidence?

    <p>By achieving a high test score</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist's main concern about heading to Yale?

    <p>Feeling defeated and paranoid about people questioning their qualifications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Justyce feel is trying to keep him down?

    <p>Both Jared and Trey.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Manny confront Justyce about?

    <p>The text message response to SJ.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Justyce's attitude towards the situation with SJ and Melo?

    <p>Capitulating to the fear of what mama will say.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Justyce's biggest concern about heading to Yale?

    <p>Feeling defeated and paranoid about people questioning their qualifications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Justyce's Journey

    • The protagonist's confidence wavered due to Trey's negative remarks about his Yale acceptance.

    Interactions with Mama and Others

    • The protagonist decided to share the Yale news with Mama in person because of their close relationship.
    • Trey's statement "You ain't all that" indicates his negative attitude towards the protagonist's success.
    • Trey's lack of education or school attendance is indicated by his inability to understand the significance of Yale University.

    Influences on the Protagonist's Confidence

    • Jared's disbelief and skepticism impacted the protagonist's confidence negatively.

    Yale Concerns and Fears

    • The protagonist's main concern about heading to Yale is being isolated from his community and losing his identity.
    • Justyce feels that people like Trey are trying to keep him down and prevent him from achieving his goals.

    Confrontations and Attitudes

    • Manny confronted Justyce about his decision to attend Yale, likely due to concerns about his friend's future.
    • Justyce's attitude towards the situation with SJ and Melo is one of frustration and resentment.

    Biggest Concerns

    • Justyce's biggest concern about heading to Yale is leaving behind his friends and community, which makes him question his identity.

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    Test your knowledge of themes related to racism, identity, and social injustice based on the excerpt from 'Dear Martin'. Explore the challenges faced by the protagonist and the social dynamics depicted in the book.

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