Dear Martin

Part 1, Chapters 1-4

1. His ex-girlfriend, Melo (Chapter 1)

2. To stay calm and respectful (Chapter 1)

3. Shemar Carson (“August 25”)

4. Because the video game is too violent (Chapter 2)

5. Manny’s cousin (Chapter 3)

Short-Answer Response

1. He is arrested by the police for the murder of a police officer. (Chapter 3)

2. He issues this caution because the topic of debate is if society has reached full equality with regard to race, when it is clear to Justyce that they have not. (Chapter 3)

3. Manny laughs along and/or silently agrees when Jared and other white classmates voice the opinion that Dr. King’s dream has been achieved. (Chapter 4)

Part 1, “September 18” - Chapter 7

Reading Check

1. No rights (“September 18”)

2. Racial stereotypes (Chapter 5)

3. Surfer Dude and Redneck (Chapter 5)

4. A race traitor (“November 1”)

5. Yale (Chapter 6)

Short-Answer Response

1. She has little sympathy and tells him that people who “make history” aren’t supposed to fit in. (“September 18”)

2. They share a moment of understanding because Trey accuses them both of staying connected to white people in order to secure a “ride to the top.