Dear Martin Chapters 17-18 Quiz

What motivates Justyce to continue writing letters to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Chapter 17?

• He wants to improve his writing skills.

• He finds comfort in expressing his thoughts and feelings.

• He is required to do so for a school project.

• He believes it will help him get into college.

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Which theme is highlighted by the interactions between Justyce and his friends in Chapter 18?

• The importance of academic success.

• The impact of peer pressure.

• The struggle for racial equality.

• The value of family support.

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What symbol is used in Chapter 17 to represent Justyce's internal conflict?

• A broken mirror.

• A locked door.

• A stormy sky.

• A chessboard.

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Summarize the key event that occurs at the end of Chapter 18.

• Justyce decides to drop out of school.

• Justyce has a confrontation with his teacher.

• Justyce receives a letter from a college.

• Justyce reconciles with an old friend.

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How does the dialogue between Justyce and his mother in Chapter 17 contribute to the story?

• It reveals Justyce's academic struggles.

• It highlights the tension in their relationship.

• It shows his mother's disapproval of his friends.

• It emphasizes their mutual understanding and support.

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Compare Justyce's character development from the beginning of Chapter 17 to the end of Chapter 18.

• He becomes more rebellious.

• He grows more introspective and thoughtful.

• He becomes more outgoing and social.

• He becomes more indifferent to his surroundings.

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What is the author's purpose in including the scene where Justyce reflects on his future in Chapter 18?

• To show his lack of ambition.

• To highlight his determination to succeed.

• To illustrate his fear of failure.

• To demonstrate his indecisiveness.

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In Chapter 17, what does Justyce's interaction with his teacher reveal about his character?

• He is easily influenced by authority figures.

• He is respectful but questions authority.

• He is dismissive of educational advice.

• He is eager to please his teachers.

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Identify the theme that is reinforced through Justyce's conversations with his peers in Chapter 18.

• The power of friendship.

• The challenge of identity.

• The importance of honesty.

• The value of hard work.

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What does the recurring motif of letters in Chapter 17 symbolize for Justyce?

• A connection to his past.

• A means of escape.

• A form of self-expression.

• A source of frustration.

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